BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 5.
Azerbaijan has signed the charter of the Digital Cooperation
Organization (DCO) as part of its membership in the
organization.


Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and
Transport Rashad Nabiyev announced this in a post on his “X”
account.


“We held a meeting with Digital Cooperation
Organization Secretary-General Deemah Al Yahya.


“We discussed digital transformation, artificial
intelligence, innovation, cybersecurity, the development of digital
skills and the expansion of joint initiatives.


“We exchanged views on opportunities for cooperation
in bringing Azerbaijan’s digital solutions to international
markets, developing the startup ecosystem, digitalizing transport
and strengthening regional connectivity.


“Within the framework of Azerbaijan’s membership in
the DCO, we also signed the Organization’s Charter and presented it
to the other side,” the post said.


It should be noted that Azerbaijan was admitted to
the Digital Cooperation Organization on September 1 this year.


“This membership will create a number of important
opportunities for Azerbaijan. Through the DCO platform, the country
will gain access to advanced digital policies, experience sharing
and international standards. At the same time, local startups will
gain access to the markets of member countries, joint acceleration
programs and venture capital funds.


“Joint training and certification programs for young
people and ICT professionals will accelerate the development of
digital skills, while creating new opportunities for cooperation in
e-commerce and data-driven business models. In addition, Azerbaijan
will further strengthen its role as a digital bridge between the
South Caucasus and Central Asia, while benefiting from the
experience of member countries in e-government, artificial
intelligence and smart solutions for the digitalization of public
services,” the ministry said.


The ministry noted that sharing Azerbaijan’s ICT
potential, work carried out under the Digital Development Council,
opportunities created for digitalization and major digital projects
implemented in recent years with the DCO and its member countries,
as well as exchanging experience, will help increase Azerbaijan’s
export potential for digital products and services in the
future.


“These projects include the “mygov” and “mygov
Business” platforms, which provide a unified electronic service
system for citizens, government agencies and businesses; “Digital
Bridge,” which enables seamless data exchange between public
digital services; “Digital Login,” a secure single sign-on system;
the Digital Document Management System (RSD), which optimizes
interagency document management; and SIMA, a free biometric digital
signature solution,” the ministry said.


The ministry noted that membership in the DCO will
strengthen Azerbaijan’s cooperation at the regional and global
levels in digital science, healthcare, education, trade, the
economy and security, while contributing to the coordination of
legislation and policies supporting digital transformation and the
development of the technology market.


Established in November 2020, the DCO is a global
multilateral organization aimed at accelerating inclusive growth of
the digital economy and ensuring digital prosperity for all.