BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 7. Uzbekistan and South Korea reviewed progress on a flagship digital government project during talks in Tashkent, reaffirming their commitment to expanding cooperation in digital transformation and e-government development.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan following a meeting between First Deputy Minister Ayubkhon Sultanov, Deputy Minister Jamol Maksudov and a South Korean delegation led by Han Rejina, Director of the Government Policy Coordination Department. The delegation also included Kang Sangjin, Chief Representative of the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) in Uzbekistan, and Lee Woosung, Director General of RISTI Consulting.
The meeting focused on the implementation of the "Establishment of an Integrated Data Center for Electronic Government" project. The two sides reviewed work completed so far, ongoing implementation efforts, and the next steps needed to ensure the project is delivered on schedule and operates effectively.
The participants also discussed mechanisms to strengthen cooperation throughout the project's remaining phases and explored opportunities to expand collaboration in digital government, including the introduction of advanced digital technologies into public administration.
"The successful implementation of the ongoing joint projects will further strengthen mutual trust and the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea," the participants said during the meeting.
The talks also included an exchange of views on priority areas for future cooperation in digital technologies, reflecting both countries' efforts to deepen their long-standing partnership in innovation and public sector modernization.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to maintaining close cooperation and advancing mutually beneficial digital initiatives in the years ahead.
