Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Tashkent hosted the international forum "Know your partner: tools that work," highlighting the importance of ethical business practices. Representatives of the VEON Group discussed ways to build secure partnerships and drive business growth by upholding compliance principles.

The forum, organized by Beeline Uzbekistan (part of the VEON Group), brought together around 100 participants, including representatives of major companies, banks, government organizations, and universities in Uzbekistan. They explored ways to avoid reputational and financial losses caused by legal violations or untrustworthy suppliers, as well as strategies to prevent workplace misconduct.

"This is the second forum focused on compliance, and based on the level of engagement from our guests, it's clear how important this topic is for our country. Many participants highlighted that the compliance field is developing rapidly in Uzbekistan. The experience shared by leading companies and regulatory bodies was particularly valuable, as they had the chance to discuss legal compliance challenges together at the forum," says Alina Akchurina, Ethics & Compliance Officer at Beeline Uzbekistan.
 

Forum experts provided a detailed examination of the key stages of the procurement process, highlighting the need for fairness and maximum transparency for all participants. This ensures that supplier selection is justified, which is critical for both government organizations and commercial companies that value their reputation. According to representatives of Beeline Uzbekistan, they support all Uzbek companies within the VEON Group, such as ADTECH, NTI, and BEELAB. This helps promote the adoption of international ethical business standards across the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Forum participants also discussed other risks. For example, a lack of thorough partner selection could lead to data breaches involving commercially sensitive or valuable information. One potential solution to these issues is to involve compliance specialists in the procurement process and to give them the right to veto.

The forum featured international experts from VEON. Opening the event, VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu encouraged participants to make greater use of compliance tools. Gabriela Gutierrez, Head of Ethics and Compliance at VEON, then shared insights from international specialists.

"Compliance departments do not only prevent risks. They bring undeniable value to the business and, as a result, enhance the company's capitalization. I am confident that the exchange of best practices will have a positive impact on the results of the forum participants," said Gabriela Gutierrez.

About Beeline Uzbekistan

Beeline Uzbekistan is a digital operator that serves 8.2 million customers with mobile connectivity and 7.6 million total monthly active users across its digital services and applications. Its digital portfolio includes financial services application BeePul, digital-first brand OQ, the recently launched streaming application Kinom and super-app Hambi. Beelab and VEON Adtech are also also headquartered in Uzbekistan, contributing to software and IT technologies ecosystem in the country. Beeline Uzbekistan is wholly owned by VEON, a Nasdaq- and Euronext Amsterdam-listed company.

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About VEON

VEON is a digital operator that provides converged connectivity and digital services to nearly 160 million customers. Operating across six countries that are home to more than 7% of the world’s population, VEON is transforming lives through technology-driven services that empower individuals and drive economic growth. VEON is listed on Nasdaq and Euronext. For more information visit: www.veon.com.

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