TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 12. Uzbekistan and South Korea signed a memorandum to strengthen cooperation in the field of public procurement, Trend reports.
The document was signed at a meeting with representatives from Korea, led by Lim Ki-keun, Head of the Government Procurement Service, with officials from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Economy and Finance, headed by Gulnara Rakhimova, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance.
The signed memorandum aims to expand the use of artificial intelligence in public procurement, strengthen control mechanisms, and boost efficiency by introducing international anti-corruption standards. Additionally, it will improve support mechanisms for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in public procurement and promote the exchange of experiences to develop green public procurement.
The public procurement system of Korea is renowned for being one of the most advanced and effective worldwide, having established partnerships with over 30 countries, including Italy, Türkiye, and Jordan. Through the implementation of KONEPS, Korea has succeeded in promoting free and fair competition while significantly reducing the risk of corruption.
The successful experiences and modern mechanisms employed by Korea will play a vital role in further enhancing Uzbekistan's public procurement system.
