On 26 May 2026, on the sidelines of the 4th High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development,” a meeting was held between Khurshed Mirzo, Director of the Agency of Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, and Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the United Nations University and United Nations Under-Secretary-General.
During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the development of the digital economy, implementation of advanced innovative technologies, the use of artificial intelligence capabilities in public administration, digitalization of public services, human capital development, and the training of qualified specialists in the field of digital technologies.
The parties also discussed expanding cooperation between the Republic of Tajikistan and United Nations institutions in the areas of digital technology development, establishment of modern innovation infrastructure, implementation of joint research projects, support for the innovation ecosystem, and strengthening cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence.
As part of the meeting, the guest was introduced to the activities of one of the domestic startups specializing in the application of artificial intelligence technologies in healthcare, including a demonstration of its practical implementation in the medical field.
The parties expressed their readiness to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation and further develop relations in priority areas related to the digital economy and innovation.
