Khurshed Mirzo, director of Tajikistan’s Agency for Innovation and Digital Technologies, met with Belarusian Minister of Communications and Informatization Kirill Zalessky to discuss expanding cooperation in the digital economy and information and communications technology.

The talks took place on the sidelines of the Fifth Meeting of Ministers responsible for ICT development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states.

The sides reviewed implementation of national digitalization strategies, development of artificial intelligence, modernization of digital infrastructure and expansion of e-government services.

They also focused on building a sustainable innovation ecosystem, supporting startups and establishing joint technology centers and digital cooperation platforms. Cybersecurity, human capital development and digital literacy were identified as priority areas.

The officials reaffirmed their commitment to expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, sharing best practices and advancing joint initiatives in digital economy and innovation.