Azercell CEO Meets with Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya

Azercell CEO Zarina Zeynalova met with Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya.

The meeting took place during the DCO Secretary-General’s visit to Azerbaijan following the country’s accession to the organization. As one of the key participants in Azerbaijan’s digital ecosystem, Azercell took part in a dialogue on the country’s digital development, strengthening its position in the global digital economy, and expanding international cooperation.

Azerbaijan’s accession to the DCO marked another step toward strengthening international cooperation in the digital sphere and realizing the country’s potential as a regional digital hub connecting the Caucasus, Central Asia, and other markets. In this context, the meeting at Azercell addressed how the role of telecommunications companies is evolving and what new opportunities are emerging for the industry as digital services, data, and artificial intelligence become increasingly important to the economy.

Zarina Zeynalova outlined Azercell’s vision for creating a modern digital ecosystem built on advanced connectivity capabilities and the development of digital services, data technologies, and artificial intelligence. She noted that the company’s strategic priorities extend beyond developing connectivity and advancing digitalization and are now focused on building the capabilities and expertise required to succeed in an economy where artificial intelligence plays an increasingly important role. This approach will enable Azercell to contribute to Azerbaijan’s digital transformation.

The meeting placed particular emphasis on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and the development of human capital. The successful implementation of AI requires not only technological solutions but also high-quality infrastructure and data, a balanced approach to their use, and systematic efforts to develop professional knowledge and skills.

The role of women in shaping the digital economy was also discussed at the meeting. During the conversation, the parties noted the importance of women participating more actively not only in using technology but also in creating it, managing technology companies, and making decisions that shape the future of the digital economy.

The participants also discussed the importance of cooperation among the government, businesses, the technology community, and international organizations in developing competencies and training the specialists needed for Azerbaijan’s continued digital development.