Uzbekistan and Korea are expanding cooperation in the field of information technology

Rustam Karimjonov, Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, held a meeting with Kim Kyu-seong, a member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and Chairman of the Committee on Education and Culture. During the negotiations, the parties discussed the prospects for further expanding cooperation between Uzbekistan and South Korea in the field of information technology.

It was noted during the conversation that the activities of Korean IT companies in the Uzbek market are steadily expanding. It is reported that by the end of the current year, the number of such companies operating in Uzbekistan's IT sector could reach approximately 30 firms.

The parties also discussed issues related to attracting foreign investment, including projects for the construction of large data centers, the development of cooperation in the field of digital education, and the launch of joint initiatives.

As a result of the meeting, practical measures were identified aimed at achieving the strategic goal of increasing the number of companies exporting IT services from Uzbekistan to 100 by 2030. The negotiating parties also agreed to expand the portfolio of joint projects and further strengthen strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea in the field of information technology.

Source: IT Park Uzbekistan