Uzbekistan and China will create a joint center for the development of artificial intelligence

On September 2, in Beijing, as part of the official visit of President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, negotiations were held with the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, with the participation of delegations from both countries. The issues of deepening Uzbek-Chinese relations and developing comprehensive strategic partnership were discussed.

Trade and economic cooperation is developing dynamically: trade turnover last year exceeded $14 billion and has grown by 23% since the beginning of the year. The sides set a goal to increase trade to $20 billion through mutual supplies of industrial and agricultural goods.

The portfolio of investment projects exceeds $60 billion. In 2024, 64 projects worth more than $10 billion were launched. Joint technology parks and industrial zones are operating in the regions, and the production of BYD electric vehicles is expanding with an increase in the level of localization.

Special attention was given to the development of technologies and AI. The sides proposed creating an Uzbek-Chinese center for AI development to promote innovative projects and train specialists.

Cooperation is expanding in science, medicine, education, and tourism: branches of Chinese universities are opening, the second educational forum is being held, Confucius Institutes and "Lu Ban Workshops" are developing.

The heads of state discussed the international agenda, the importance of coordination in the UN, SCO, and regional formats. The President of Uzbekistan invited the President of the PRC to visit the country, and the meeting took place in a trusting and friendly atmosphere.

Source: president.uz