Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have discussed expanding cooperation in social protection, including digitalising services, introducing innovative solutions and implementing their joint roadmap for 2025–2027.
The talks took place on the sidelines of the international SOCGOV 2026 forum, “Digital Analytics for Intelligent Governance”, in the Azerbaijani city of Khankendi. Sirojiddin Abdullayev, deputy director of Uzbekistan’s National Agency for Social Protection under the President, met with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population, Anar Aliyev.
The sides exchanged information on reforms underway in both countries and explored opportunities to expand the use of digital technologies in delivering social services. They also discussed progress in implementing the 2025–2027 roadmap and priority areas for further cooperation.
Participants noted the results achieved through existing cooperation and emphasised the importance of continuing to exchange experience and information.
The sides also considered promising areas for joint work aimed at improving the accessibility and efficiency of social services.
