On November 12, Khurshed Mirzo, the Director of the Agency of Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, participated and delivered a speech at the 11th Global ICT Leadership Forum held in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
The Forum brought together high-level representatives of countries, international organizations, research institutions, and leading global companies in the field of information and communication technologies.
In his remarks, the Director highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence development, emphasizing that the Republic of Tajikistan is actively advancing the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies to promote sustainable development in the country and the wider region. In this regard, upon the initiative of Tajikistan, the United Nations adopted a Resolution on Artificial Intelligence for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Central Asian countries.
Within the framework of this Resolution, the establishment of a Regional Artificial Intelligence Center for Central Asian countries in Dushanbe is envisaged.
Furthermore, the “Artificial Intelligence Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan for the Period up to 2040” has been adopted, the implementation of which will contribute to the development of key sectors such as the economy, agriculture, industry, healthcare, trade, and finance.
It was noted that Tajikistan is making consistent efforts to achieve sustainable development through the expansion of digital infrastructure, the introduction of e-government, the enhancement of digital literacy among the population, and the strengthening of international cooperation in the field of information technology.
On the sidelines of the Forum, the Director of the Agency held several bilateral meetings with the heads of international organizations and leading global companies to discuss opportunities for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, attracting investment into the sector, and implementing joint projects in Tajikistan.
