BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 6. Uzbekistan and Russia
have agreed to prepare and sign a bilateral roadmap aimed at
expanding cooperation in digital technologies, artificial
intelligence and telecommunications following talks between the
countries' digital development ministers, Trend reports via the Ministry of Digital
Technologies.
The agreement was reached during a meeting between Uzbekistan's
Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov and Russia's
Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media
Maksut Shadayev.
The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation
in digitalization, developing digital infrastructure and
ecosystems, and expanding regional collaboration in the field of
artificial intelligence.
Particular attention was given to the adoption of AI
technologies, the development of advanced computing infrastructure,
the construction and operation of data centers, and the exchange of
expertise in these areas.
The ministers also discussed cooperation in e-government
systems, improving the quality of digital public services, training
qualified IT professionals and strengthening human capital in the
digital sector.
In addition, the parties reviewed opportunities for
collaboration in cross-border data exchange, the use of electronic
digital signatures and the development of interstate electronic
document management systems. Officials noted that deeper
cooperation in these areas would help advance digital integration
between the two countries while creating more convenient conditions
for citizens and businesses.
The meeting also included discussions on support for
Uzbekistan's candidates nominated to the Council of the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the ITU Radio
Regulations Board.
Both sides highlighted the significant potential for cooperation
in the digital economy, telecommunications, artificial intelligence
and e-government, reaffirming their commitment to expanding
practical engagement and implementing joint projects.
