International Transport Forum report hails Azerbaijan's AI capabilities

BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 10. Azerbaijan's
artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities were highly praised in
the International Transport Forum (ITF) report, the Ministry of
Digital Development and Transport told Trend.

According to the ministry, the country's initiatives in the
field of AI have once again been recognized internationally. Thus,
a special place was given to our country's experience in the report
"Skills drive us forward: skills of the transport workforce in the
era of AI - summary and conclusions" published by ITF.

The ministry noted that the report analyzed policy approaches to
developing workforce skills against the backdrop of the application
of artificial intelligence and identified key directions for
states. In this context, the "AI strategy of Azerbaijan for
2025-2028" was cited as a positive example.

The ministry highlighted that Azerbaijan's approach presents
artificial intelligence not as a risk for the labor market, but as
a new opportunity for professional development. Within the
framework of the strategy, increasing public awareness of AI and
promoting its ethical and responsible use were identified as
priorities. For this purpose, more in-depth STEM-based training
programs are being implemented, starting with basic knowledge,
through the AI Academy established under the National Artificial
Intelligence Center. The strategy envisages training for 500
employees in various state institutions and the formation of a
community of 3,000 artificial intelligence specialists.

The report generally noted that the application of AI in the
transport sector is not only a technological issue, but also a
matter of skills development and labor market transformation. In
this regard, the international recognition of Azerbaijan's approach
once again confirms that the policy the country is pursuing in this
area is on the right track. It also shows that Azerbaijan's
consistent policy on AI, digitalization, innovation, and human
capital development is internationally recognized and serves as an
example for other countries.