TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 7. Uzbekistan’s
Minister of Digital Technologies, Sherzod Shermatov, met with
representatives of Meta Platforms to discuss potential avenues of
cooperation in the domains of digital economy, artificial
intelligence, online safety, and digital skills development,
Trend reports via the
press service of the Uzbek Government.
The delegation from Meta included Senura Abeywardena, Head of
Public Policy for Central Asia, Mongolia, and Sri Lanka, and
Yerassyl Kalikhan, Associate Regional Public Policy Manager for
Central Asia and Mongolia.
During the meeting, both sides addressed regulatory matters
concerning digital platforms and emerging technologies, examined
international best practices in digital governance, and explored
strategies to further advance Uzbekistan’s digital economy.
The discussions also focused on enhancing the digital literacy
of young people and expanding their competencies in artificial
intelligence.
Particular attention was given to ensuring online safety,
especially the protection of young users, implementing awareness
initiatives, and developing collaborative programs through
public-private partnerships.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties identified
priority areas for future cooperation, including support for
innovation and the startup ecosystem, knowledge exchange, and the
expansion of institutional collaboration.
