On November 4, IT Park Uzbekistan held talks with representatives of the Center for the National Interest (CFTNI) and the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (JHU SAIS). The US delegation was led by Andrew Kuchins, a senior fellow at CFTNI and university professor. Uzbekistan was represented at the meeting by Makhliyo Muksinova, Services Export Development Director at IT Park.
The participants were introduced to the capabilities of the local IT industry, human resources potential, tax incentives, and government support mechanisms for tech companies. Special attention was given to the prospects of exporting digital services, attracting foreign developers, and fostering startups. The US delegation was also presented with the Enterprise Uzbekistan project, which provides a special legal framework with preferential tax and regulatory conditions for local and foreign businesses.
The talks also covered cooperation with US think tanks and specialized organizations. In particular, the parties discussed preparing expert publications on Uzbekistan’s technological development and disseminating information about the country’s investment opportunities in the United States. Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue exchanging analytical materials and assessments of ongoing reforms.