On April 20, 2026, a meeting was held between the Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Nasriddinzoda Rukhshona Hikmatullo, and representatives of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the development of the digital economy, the implementation of artificial intelligence, and the digital transformation of the economy in Tajikistan. An OECD analytical study titled “The Use of Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Trade Potential in Central Asia” was also presented.
During the discussions, it was emphasized that on September 30, 2022, the Republic of Tajikistan adopted the Artificial Intelligence Development Strategy for the period up to 2040, aimed at implementing the fourth national strategic goal — the accelerated industrialization of the country. Within the framework of this strategy, priority areas have been identified, including the development of digital technologies and programming, the provision of advanced information and communication technologies across sectors, improving the standard of living of the population, and strengthening intellectual capacity.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to expand cooperation in supporting priority projects in the fields of digitalization and artificial intelligence.
