BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 5. Uzbekistan’s IT
Park has explored prospects for attracting US technology companies
and expanding international cooperation with a delegation from the
US-based Center for the National Interest (CFTNI) and Johns Hopkins
University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
The meeting was held in Tashkent on Thursday and brought
together Makhliyo Muksinova, IT Park Uzbekistan’s Director of
Strategic Development, and a US delegation led by Andrew Kuchins, a
senior expert at CFTNI and professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS.
During the meeting, IT Park representatives presented
Uzbekistan's technology sector, highlighting its IT services export
potential, skilled workforce, tax incentives and government support
programs for companies operating within the technology
ecosystem.
Additionally, they outlined initiatives aimed at attracting
foreign technology companies, supporting startups and expanding the
country's digital infrastructure.
Particular attention was given to the Enterprise Uzbekistan
project, which предусматривает a special legal regime offering
favorable tax and regulatory conditions for domestic and
international businesses.
The US delegation also discussed the activities of IT Park
members, workforce qualifications, export markets and Uzbekistan's
competitive advantages as a destination for foreign technology
companies.
The parties explored opportunities to cooperate with US think
tanks and other relevant organizations, including preparing
analytical materials on Uzbekistan's technological development and
promoting information about its investment opportunities.
The delegation representatives highlighted the importance of
raising awareness of Uzbekistan's economic reforms and investment
potential among US experts and media organizations.
The meeting concluded with discussions on further engagement,
expert exchanges and information sharing concerning Uzbekistan's
reforms and opportunities for foreign investors.
