BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 2. Tajikistan’s
Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin has discussed opportunities
for cooperation in artificial intelligence, technology, industry,
and culture with Odil Donish, chairman of Silicon Waha and Smart
Villages and a great-grandson of the prominent 19th-century Tajik
thinker Ahmad Donish on November 2, 2026.
According to the press service of Tajikistan’s Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, the sides exchanged views on the International
Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AICONF-2026) and on
prospects for strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual
interest.
Particular attention was paid to the role of the conference in
bringing together people interested in developing and applying
artificial intelligence. The discussion also covered wider
opportunities for expanding ties in the cultural, industrial,
technological, and AI sectors.
Furthermore, Odil Donish was visiting Tajikistan for the first
time. During his visit, he took part in the conference, held in
Dushanbe on October 30–31, 2026.
The meeting gave the sides a chance to discuss the outcomes and
significance of the conference and potential areas for further
engagement in technology. The discussions also reflected the
broader scope of cooperation addressed during the visit, which went
beyond artificial intelligence to include industry, cultural
relations, and technological development.
