Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan intend to step up cooperation in the field of information technology, public administration digitalization, and cybersecurity. Negotiations between representatives of the two countries took place in Baku as part of the international UN Governance Innovation Summit. The Uzbek delegation was headed by First Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies Ayubkhon Sultonov, while the Azerbaijani delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Hasanov.
One of the areas of cooperation will be the development of electronic government services, digital infrastructure, and the startup ecosystem. The meeting participants also discussed opportunities for boosting the export of IT products and services, expanding the information and communications technology market, and creating new highly skilled jobs for industry professionals.
The sides paid special attention to the application of artificial intelligence and the protection of critical information infrastructure. Representatives of the agencies exchanged experience in cybersecurity and the implementation of advanced security tools for information systems. Following the talks, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan reaffirmed their commitment to fostering practical cooperation and implementing joint initiatives in the digital sector.