BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 31. Uzbekistan has set out key directions and priority tasks to achieve the goals of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development Strategy by 2030, the country's Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov said at the Digital Almaty 2025 international forum today, Trend reports.
"Last year, at the initiative of Uzbekistan's president, the AI Development Strategy for 2030 was approved, which includes target indicators. Among them is the aim to reach a volume of AI-based software development and digital services worth $1.5 billion. Additionally, the creation of scientific laboratories for AI research and the establishment of high-performance server infrastructure for big data processing and AI model training are planned. Another important goal is for Uzbekistan to enter the top 50 countries in the government's readiness index for artificial intelligence," Aripov said.
He further emphasized that to achieve these objectives, key directions and priority tasks have been identified. These include developing human resources and training specialists in AI, as well as accelerating the adoption of AI technologies in critical sectors of the economy.
"Currently, more than 20 projects have been implemented in Uzbekistan as part of this strategy. Among them is a palm payment system in the capital’s metro, the use of digital identification MyID and UzFace in banks and payment systems, which has sped up client identification and reduced the risks of digital fraud. Virtual assistants have also been launched in the tax system and on the government services portal, helping with consultations and electronic services," Aripov added.
The PM pointed out that as a result of the strategy's implementation, Uzbekistan climbed 17 positions in the government's readiness for AI ranking in 2024, reaching 70th place.
"The strategy also includes the development of IT infrastructure needed for the effective implementation of AI technologies. Uzbekistan is actively expanding international partnerships with leading IT companies to develop AI regulation standards, train specialists, and build the necessary infrastructure," the PM said.
Aripov also added that this year a new system of support for AI innovation projects has been launched in the country, creating opportunities for collaboration with international startups and attracting global resources to develop IT projects at the regional level.