On March 7, 2025, a high-level event on artificial intelligence (AI) titled "Artificial Intelligence in Central Asia: Creating Opportunities for Sustainable Development – The Experience of Tajikistan" was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA, as part of Tajikistan's initiatives.
It is important to emphasize that the organization of this event at the initiative of the Republic of Tajikistan is a significant milestone for Central Asia within the framework of the global discussion on artificial intelligence.
At the beginning of the session, the Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, and the Director of the Agency of Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Khurshed Mirzo, presented Tajikistan’s achievements and efforts in AI development, emphasizing its importance for the sustainable development of Central Asia.
The event was attended by permanent representatives of UN member states, including all Central Asian countries, as well as Morocco, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Romania, the United Arab Emirates, Moldova, Indonesia, the United States, Germany, Singapore, Russia, India, Armenia, and several other nations.
The broad participation of international representatives underscores the growing global interest in artificial intelligence and Tajikistan's role in its development in Central Asia.
In the second part of the event, permanent representatives of Central Asian countries shared their experiences and perspectives on AI development in their respective nations, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation for the effective use of this technology. Speakers emphasized the need for collaboration among Central Asian countries to harness AI’s potential for sustainable development and technological progress.
