BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 24. Uzbekistan and
professional services firm EY are exploring opportunities to expand
cooperation in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and
technology exports, with a focus on attracting international
investment and creating high-paying jobs.
This was reflected in the statement by Uzbekistan’s Ministry of
Digital Technologies.
The discussions took place during an online meeting on October
23 between Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov and
EY representatives, including Timothy Grosser, an EY partner and
alliance leader for NVIDIA and Dell Technologies, according to a
statement by Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Digital Technologies.
The meeting focused on strengthening Uzbekistan’s technology and
innovation ecosystem and identifying areas in which the country
could build a competitive position in global markets.
The parties discussed ways to attract international technology
companies and investment, expand technology services exports, and
train specialists to meet the evolving needs of the industry.
Particular attention was given to translating technology
initiatives into economic results, especially through the creation
of new, skilled and well-paid jobs.
The ministry and EY expressed interest in continuing their
cooperation and exploring practical next steps involving IT Park
Uzbekistan and Enterprise Uzbekistan to support the country’s
long-term technology development goals.
EY has operated in Uzbekistan since 1995, when it opened its
office in Tashkent. The company employs around 200 professionals in
the country and provides auditing and advisory services across
sectors including oil and gas, mining, financial services,
telecommunications, manufacturing and tourism.
