Uzbekistan Strengthens Its Focus on Digital Security Cooperation

On 6 November, President Mirziyoyev urged Shanghai Cooperation Organisation countries to strengthen cooperation against digital threats and proposed a regional UN counterterrorism office addressing AI-related risks. No dedicated communications or technology programme budget was announced. The developments create opportunities for cybersecurity communications, digital awareness campaigns, public-sector technology advisory and specialist media services. HPC can support strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and partnerships with digital-security experts.