Uzbekistan and China intend to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, joint technological projects, and IT specialist training. These issues were discussed by the Minister of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan, Sherzod Shermatov, and the Chinese Ambassador, Yu Jun, at a bilateral meeting. One of the key topics was cooperation within the framework of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO).
The parties considered opportunities for expanding Uzbekistan's participation in the organization's activities and launching joint initiatives. Special attention was paid to international cooperation in the development and implementation of information technologies, as well as data security issues. In the educational sphere, partnerships with leading Chinese universities, updating curricula and textbooks on information technologies in Uzbek universities were discussed.
Another area was the development of ties between companies of the two countries in the field of AI. Uzbekistan is interested in attracting leading Chinese technology companies to operate in its market. As noted in the report, the parties also discussed opportunities to strengthen the republic's position as a regional center for technological cooperation. Specific agreements and timelines for the implementation of new projects were not specified.