BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 23. Uzbekistan is
discussing the possibility of launching YouTube monetization in the
country as part of broader cooperation with Google, Head of
Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva said
following today's meeting with Google Vice President Karan
Bhatia.
This was reflected in the statement posted by the Head of the
Presidential Administration, Saida Mirziyoyeva, on her social media
account.
Mirziyoyeva said the sides also discussed Uzbekistan’s recent
improvements to legislation governing personal data processing and
digital payments, which could support the availability of
international payment systems in the country.
“There are huge opportunities for partnership with the company.
There is a lot of work ahead,” Mirziyoyeva said.
She added that the meeting with Bhatia included discussions on
the possibility of enabling YouTube monetization in Uzbekistan.
YouTube’s Partner Program allows eligible creators to earn
revenue from advertising and other platform features. Google has
announced changes to the program that will take effect in 2027,
including updated eligibility requirements for new creators.
The launch of YouTube monetization could provide Uzbek content
creators and digital businesses with a new source of international
revenue, while supporting the growth of the country’s creator
economy. It could also help formalize earnings from digital
content, expand opportunities for young people working in media and
technology, and strengthen Uzbekistan’s integration into the global
digital economy.
