11:52 - 14.10.2024

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October 14, Fineko/abc.az. Telegram is to open a representative office in Kazakhstan in order to interact with the authorities of the republic to remove illegal content.

ABC.AZ reports that Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan Jaslan Madiyev said about this at a meeting with representatives of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and large American companies.

"We are also actively cooperating with Telegram to promptly remove illegal content and block destructive channels. Under law, Internet platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp and TikTok are now required to have a representative in Kazakhstan. An agreement has already been reached with Telegram on the appointment of their representative and the opening of an office - an important step to increase control over content," Madiev was quoted as saying by the Ministry's press service.