The Uzbekistan Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Asian Development Bank discussed expanding cooperation on technology development, digital transformation and public-private partnership projects. The talks covered existing initiatives and potential joint projects, without announcing specific agreements or financing commitments. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov met Asian Development Bank Country Director for Uzbekistan Kanokpan Lao-Araya. They considered using international expertise and technical assistance to develop the semiconductor and microelectronics sector, expand innovation capacity and apply artificial intelligence in economic processes. The discussions also addressed greater private-sector participation in infrastructure and socioeconomic projects through public-private partnership mechanisms.
Uzbekistan Ministry of Economy and Finance discusses technology and public-private partnership projects with Asian Development Bank
The Uzbekistan Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Asian Development Bank discussed potential cooperation on semiconductors, microelectronics, artificial intelligence and digital transformation. They also considered expanding private-sector participation in infrastructure and socioeconomic projects through public-private partnerships.