BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. Uzbek President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed an Asian initiative on
technological trust and the responsible use of artificial
intelligence (AI), as well as the establishment of a climate
resilience partnership, to strengthen cooperation among member
states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building
Measures in Asia (CICA). He made the proposals at the 7th CICA
Summit in Baku on Thursday.
This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president.
“Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing our daily lives. It
opens up unlimited opportunities, but at the same time creates
significant risks. We must do everything possible to ensure that
digital progress benefits all countries and that gaps in
technological development are reduced,” Uzbek President Shavkat
Mirziyoyev said.
To advance the initiative, Uzbekistan proposed establishing an
expert platform within CICA where specialists could develop common
recommendations and coordinate practical measures on the
responsible use of AI.
Additionally, the country proposed creating a Partnership for
Climate Resilience to coordinate efforts among CICA member states
to adapt to climate change.
As Uzbekistan coordinates CICA’s human dimension activities,
Mirziyoyev expressed readiness to host a Human Development Forum
next year. He also emphasized the need to develop a CICA Action
Plan through 2028.
In connection with Uzbekistan’s upcoming assumption of the
chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement, the president invited
member states to participate in the organization’s 20th summit,
scheduled to take place in Tashkent next year.
Concluding his remarks, Mirziyoyev supported further
strengthening CICA’s institutional framework and endorsed
Azerbaijan’s candidate for the position of CICA secretary-general.
He also welcomed Azerbaijan’s intention to continue chairing the
organization.
Other leaders, heads of delegations and representatives of
international organizations also addressed the summit.
