BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 7. Uzbekistan and Japan
have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in digital
technologies, with a focus on IT exports, digital infrastructure,
workforce development, and investment in large-scale technology
projects.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Digital
Technologies of Uzbekistan.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Uzbekistan's
Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies, Rustam Karimjonov, and a
Japanese delegation led by Takeshi Hashimoto, Chairman of the
Japan–CIS Business Cooperation Committee under the Japan Business
Federation (Keidanren).
The sides explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in the
digital sector, implement joint projects, and expand investment
partnerships.
Particular attention was given to developing a skilled IT
workforce in Uzbekistan that meets international standards to help
address Japan's growing demand for information technology
specialists.
“The parties exchanged views on training qualified IT
professionals in Uzbekistan, expanding exports of IT services to
Japan, and creating new opportunities for specialists in the
international labor market,” the ministry said.
The Japanese delegation was also briefed on Uzbekistan's efforts
to develop digital infrastructure, including plans to establish
data centers and attract major technology investment projects.
“The delegation received detailed information on the favorable
conditions created in Uzbekistan for developing data centers,
expanding digital infrastructure, and implementing large-scale
technology investment projects,” the ministry noted.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their
readiness to continue practical cooperation in the digital economy,
IT service exports, digital infrastructure development, and human
capital enhancement.
