Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in digital transformation, IT industry development and cybersecurity.
The talks took place in Baku on the sidelines of the international UN Governance Innovation Summit, the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan reported.
The Uzbek delegation was led by First Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies Ayubkhon Sultonov. Azerbaijan was represented by officials from the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, led by Deputy Minister Rashad Hasanov.
The sides explored opportunities for cooperation in the digitalisation of public administration, expansion of electronic government services and development of the startup ecosystem. Particular attention was paid to increasing the export potential of IT companies in both countries.
The participants also discussed the development of the information and communications technology market, the creation of highly skilled jobs for IT specialists and the impact of artificial intelligence on the transformation of the industry.
Another topic was the protection of critical information infrastructure. Representatives of the two countries exchanged views on cybersecurity and the introduction of modern technologies to protect information systems.
Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their interest in further developing practical cooperation, exchanging experience and implementing joint initiatives in digital development.
