TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 28. Uzbekistan
and Latvia discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in the field
of IT, with a focus on promoting exports of digital products and
services developed in Uzbekistan, Trend reports via the Uzbek Ministry of Digital
Technologies.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Uzbekistan’s
Minister of Digital Technologies, Sherzod Shermatov, and Aigars
Ceruss, Founder and CEO of Corporate Solutions Group, a leading
Latvian IT consulting and business management company.
The discussions emphasized the critical need to enhance
practical training for emerging programmers by integrating
artificial intelligence with both legacy systems and contemporary
technologies. Special attention was given to advancing specialists
to senior-level roles through active involvement in real-world
projects.
The talks also explored strategies for developing the startup
ecosystem, focusing on the introduction of competitive financing
mechanisms and structured support through development funds,
drawing upon European best practices. It was highlighted that
international investors not only provide capital but also offer
invaluable access to global markets and business networks.
The parties reached a consensus to continue collaboration on
joint initiatives, foster startup ventures, and position Uzbekistan
as a regional hub for digital products aimed at the European
market.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan’s exports to Latvia, as well as the number
of joint ventures between the two countries, have tripled over the
past five years.
