BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 6. A delegation led by
John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region, visited IT Park Uzbekistan, where both sides
explored opportunities for cooperation in digital technologies,
innovation, startups and investment, Trend reports via the Uzbek Ministry of Digital
Technologies.
During the visit, officials from IT Park Uzbekistan presented
the country’s ongoing efforts to accelerate digital transformation,
expand IT service exports, attract international technology
companies and strengthen the startup ecosystem. The delegation
received an overview of reforms aimed at supporting the growth of
Uzbekistan’s digital economy and increasing the country's
competitiveness in global technology markets.
Uzbek representatives also highlighted initiatives designed to
attract foreign investors and technology firms, as well as programs
supporting the development of the national IT sector. The
delegation was introduced to Uzbekistan’s digital public services
infrastructure, including presentations on the activities of
UZINFOCOM, DMED, the MyID digital identification platform and the
MyGov e-government portal.
A separate meeting, titled “Development and Cooperation
Opportunities Between Hong Kong and Uzbekistan in Innovation and
Technology,” focused on digital transformation, artificial
intelligence, venture capital, startup development, technology park
cooperation and access to international markets.
The Uzbek side emphasized the large-scale economic and
technological reforms being implemented under President Shavkat
Mirziyoyev, noting that IT Park Uzbekistan has become a key driver
of IT exports, foreign investment attraction and startup
development. Officials also outlined Uzbekistan’s Artificial
Intelligence Development Strategy through 2030, highlighting AI
applications in public administration, healthcare, education and
other sectors.
Lee shared Hong Kong’s experience in fostering innovation and
technology-driven growth and praised Uzbekistan’s progress in
digital transformation. He also commended the country’s “Digital
Uzbekistan – 2030” strategy and underscored the importance of
bilateral cooperation in advancing the Digital Silk Road
initiative.
Discussions additionally covered startup exchange programs,
venture financing, direct cooperation between technology parks and
new opportunities for investors and technology companies.
Participants noted that Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub,
combined with Uzbekistan’s strategic position in Central Asia,
creates favorable conditions for expanding economic and
technological ties.
The visit concluded with both sides expressing their commitment
to strengthening cooperation in innovation, digital technologies,
startups and investment, with the goal of building a long-term and
mutually beneficial partnership between Uzbekistan and Hong
Kong.
