Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia discuss digitalization cooperation

Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov held a meeting with Yusuf al-Otaibi, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Uzbekistan, to explore the enhancement of bilateral digital collaboration.

Both parties acknowledged that their bilateral relations have advanced to a new level, with high-level cooperation between the two nations positively influencing collaborative projects in information technology and other areas.

The discussions centered on the "Green" data center initiative currently being developed in Uzbekistan by the Saudi firm DataVolt. The meeting assessed the present status of the project and the potential for its future development phases.

Minister Shermatov characterized the collaborative efforts with Saudi Arabia as a benchmark for effective and mutually advantageous cooperation for other international partners.

The meeting also touched upon the expansion of the Saudi market and the presence of leading global companies within it. Suggestions were made to attract these firms to the Uzbek market, enhance the export of remote services, and capitalize on the opportunities offered by IT Park Uzbekistan.

The parties shared perspectives on jointly promoting these sectors to boost remote service exports from Uzbekistan to global markets. Special emphasis was placed on strengthening human capital through collaborative seminars and training programs.