On December 20, within the framework of the first Summit of Heads of State of the «Central Asia + Japan Dialogue» format, the “Central Asia + Japan” Business Forum was held.
The event was attended by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, the Prime Minister of Japan, as well as the heads of other Central Asian states.
The purpose of the forum was to further strengthen economic, trade, and investment relations between the countries of Central Asia and Japan, with a particular focus on the development of a green and sustainable economy, digitalization, the financial sector, human capital, and social infrastructure for business.
During the forum, the Director of the Agency of Innovation and Digital Technologies delivered a presentation highlighting the achievements, potential, and prospects for the development of innovation and digital technologies in the Republic of Tajikistan.
At the same time, within the framework of the forum, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Agency of Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Japanese company MASUI CO., LTD.
The document is aimed at developing bilateral cooperation in the implementation and application of artificial intelligence technologies in the agricultural sector and envisages increasing production efficiency, introducing modern digital technologies, and utilizing advanced international experience in agriculture.
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding is regarded as an important step in strengthening partnerships with leading Japanese companies and creates a favorable basis for the development of digital agriculture, the application of artificial intelligence technologies, and the exchange of knowledge and expertise.
