Etisalat Afghanistan Representatives Visit GOC-UZ

On April 15, 2025, a delegation from Etisalat Afghanistan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Etisalat UAE, paid an official visit to the production facilities of Global Optical Communication Uzbekistan (GOC-UZ), located in the “Jizzakh” Free Economic Zone.

The visit was aimed at exploring potential avenues of cooperation between the two organizations, particularly in the field of fiber-optic cable supply. During the visit, Etisalat Afghanistan representatives were introduced to GOC-UZ’s advanced production capabilities, including the full-cycle manufacturing process of various types of optical fiber communication cables.

GOC-UZ, a joint venture established with the participation of Uzbektelecom JSC and leading South Korean partners, specializes in the production of over 50,000 km of fiber-optic cables annually. The enterprise plays a vital role in supporting digital infrastructure development both within Uzbekistan and across the region.

Etisalat, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, is one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies and a market leader in the Middle East and Africa. Through its operations in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, Etisalat services over 135 million customers. Since launching its operations in Afghanistan in 2007, Etisalat Afghanistan has invested more than $400 million and continues to be the fastest-growing mobile operator in the country, offering voice and data services across 30 provinces and 182 districts.

The discussions between GOC-UZ and Etisalat Afghanistan focused on opportunities for supplying high-quality optical fiber cables to support the growing telecommunications infrastructure in Afghanistan. Both parties expressed interest in establishing a long-term partnership that aligns with their mutual goals of expanding connectivity and accelerating digital transformation in the region.