Baku: The latest meeting of the Technical Committee on standardization in the field of ‘Information and Communication Technologies’ (AZSTAND/TK 05) was recently conducted by the Azerbaijan Institute of Standardization (AZSTAND). This committee operates under the guidance of the Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control State Agency, which functions under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The meeting focused on setting new benchmarks for national standards in the ICT sector.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the meeting saw participation from various key stakeholders including representatives from the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, the State Security Service, the Information and Communication Technologies Agency, the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Organizations Association, the Azerbaijan Information and Communication Technologies Industry Association, and ‘AzInTelecom’ LLC. The discussions revolved around the progress made under the 2025 Action Plan of the Technical Committee and addressed issues that require resolution.
One of the significant outcomes of the meeting was the decision to approve 10 draft national standards deemed essential for the ICT field. This move is expected to enhance the standardization framework in Azerbaijan, ensuring that the ICT sector aligns with global practices and meets the demands of a rapidly advancing technological landscape.