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Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan held discussions on the prospects of deepening interaction in the fields of digital transformation, IT industry development, and cybersecurity.

The discussion took place in Baku at an international summit

According to the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan, the negotiations were held in Baku as part of the UN International Summit on Innovation Governance. The delegation of Uzbekistan was headed by Ayubkhon Sultanov, First Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies. Representatives from the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan, led by Deputy Minister Rashad Hasanov, participated for Azerbaijan.

The parties examined opportunities for joint work in the areas of digitizing public administration, expanding electronic public services, and supporting the startup ecosystem. Particular attention was paid to increasing the export potential of IT companies from both countries.

Participants also considered the development of the information and communication technology market, the creation of highly qualified jobs for IT specialists, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the transformation of the industry. Furthermore, the issue of protecting critical information infrastructure was discussed.

Representatives of the two states exchanged views on cybersecurity and the implementation of modern technologies to ensure the protection of information systems. At the end of the meeting, both sides confirmed their interest in further developing practical cooperation, exchanging experience, and implementing joint projects in the field of digital development.

Uzbekistan and Singapore held discussions aimed at expanding interaction in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medicine, scientific research, and education. The main focus was placed on joint academic programs, the implementation of advanced research methods, and specialist training.

Discussions took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

The dialogues occurred during a meeting between Abdullah Azizov, Director of the Agency of Uzbekistan for the Development of the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry, and representatives of Singapore's scientific and educational institutions.

The Singaporean delegation included Dr. E Jin, representing A*STAR, and Professor Caroline Lee from Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

The parties examined opportunities to create joint educational programs, conduct collaborative scientific work, and strengthen academic ties between the institutions of the two countries.

Particular attention was paid to the exchange of professional experience, training qualified personnel, and implementing modern research methodologies in areas such as genomics, bioinformatics, and precision medicine.

They also discussed prospects for strengthening partnerships between universities and scientific centers operating in these fields.

Infrastructure Tour

After the meetings concluded, the Singaporean delegation visited the BioPharma City cluster, where they were shown the infrastructure and key projects. Visitors received information about the opportunities developing in Uzbekistan to support pharmaceutical production, scientific research, and clinical development.

The delegation also visited the Pharmaceutical Technical University (PTU), where group members familiarized themselves with the curricula and main directions of the institution's scientific activities.

These visits allowed for an examination of Uzbekistan's existing educational and research base and the study of potential areas for institutional cooperation.

Following the negotiations, the parties determined the next steps for developing joint educational projects and research initiatives. Furthermore, they discussed strengthening ties between universities and scientific institutes in Uzbekistan and Singapore to support future cooperation in pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, and medical research.

Representatives from Uzbekistan and Georgia Healthcare Group (GHG) held discussions on potential cooperation in the healthcare sector. The main areas of negotiation included hospital development, improvement of medical institution management, and exchange of professional experience.

The discussion took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

The discussions were conducted via an online meeting between Abdullah Azizov, Director of the Agency of Uzbekistan for the Development of Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry, and representatives of the Georgian medical group.

The meeting included the CEO of GHG, Irakli Gogia, company representative Timothy Elsgood, and Nino Sagareishvili, Director of the Hospital Development and Project Management Department.

Cooperation Opportunities

During the meetings, GHG representatives shared their experience in establishing and managing a network of medical institutions in Georgia. The parties examined opportunities for joint work on developing hospital infrastructure, as well as enhancing operational efficiency and the quality of management of medical organizations.

Furthermore, the prospect of exchanging professional knowledge and implementing relevant management practices in the healthcare sector was discussed. At the end of the meeting, the participants agreed to continue the dialogue to determine promising directions for mutually beneficial cooperation.