BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 8. Uzbekistan is
implementing nearly 100 priority artificial intelligence projects
across healthcare, education, agriculture, energy, finance,
industry and e-government as part of its national AI development
strategy through 2030.


This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Digital
Technologies of Uzbekistan.


Uzbek Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov
highlighted the country's AI reforms during the Global Dialogue on
AI Governance, held in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 5-6.


The Uzbek delegation, led by Shermatov, joined representatives
of international organizations, more than 170 national delegations,
leading scientists, technology companies, investors and civil
society at the event, which was organized for the first time within
the United Nations system.


“The Global Dialogue is the first permanent global platform
dedicated to AI governance and has an important role in shaping
common principles and strengthening international cooperation,” UN
Secretary-General António Guterres said during the opening
ceremony.


International Telecommunication Union Secretary-General Doreen
Bogdan-Martin and UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany also
stressed the importance of an inclusive approach to AI governance,
improving international legal and ethical standards, sharing
experience among countries and protecting human rights.


Speaking at a high-level plenary session, Shermatov outlined
Uzbekistan's efforts to develop artificial intelligence and
implement its AI Technology Development Strategy through 2030.


“Nearly 100 priority projects are being implemented in
healthcare, education, agriculture, energy, finance, industry and
e-government,” Shermatov said.







He noted that Uzbekistan is also placing significant emphasis on
developing human capital for the AI-driven economy.


“More than 1 million citizens have received certificates under
the ‘5 Million AI Leaders’ project, while over 3,000 government
employees are undergoing professional training,” the minister
said.


Shermatov added that specialists responsible for artificial
intelligence development have been appointed at 90 government
agencies.


Uzbekistan has also improved its position in international AI
rankings. The country ranked 62nd among 195 countries in Oxford
Insights' Government AI Readiness Index, moving up 25
positions.


“Data security, transparency, ethics, cybersecurity and human
oversight must remain fundamental principles in the development of
artificial intelligence,” Shermatov said.


The minister also expressed Uzbekistan's readiness to further
expand international cooperation in AI development and
governance.