Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- As part of the development of cooperation on digital technologies between Uzbekistan and Germany, a meeting was held between the delegation of Uzbekistan and representatives of the Federal Ministry of Digital Technologies and Transport (BMDV) of Germany. 

From the Uzbek side, the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Germany Dilshod Akhatov and General Director of IT Park Uzbekistan Farhod Ibragimov took part in the negotiations, from the German side - Secretary of State Stefan Schnor, Head of the Department of Bilateral Digital Policy Mark Ledermann and Advisor to the

Department of International Relations and Foreign Economic Activity Diana Huster.
During the meeting, prospects for increasing Uzbek-German cooperation in the field of digitalization, as well as the development of transport infrastructure, were discussed.

The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Germany Dilshod Akhatov presented information on the reforms being carried out in our country in the information technology and digitalization sector, as well as in the field of transport, including measures in these areas taken as part of the implementation of the Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy.

Farkhod Ibragimov presented IT Park as a rapidly developing platform that provides international companies with tax incentives, customs preferences, support programs and other comprehensive services that allow companies to easily implement themselves in Uzbekistan and conduct global business.

The meeting also addressed issues about the shortage of specialists in Germany and the presence of a large number of young talents in Uzbekistan with potential and excellent knowledge of the German language, which opens up prospects for cooperation in the area of IT outsourcing.

It was noted that at the moment, about 12 Uzbek companies export IT services to Germany, and about 10 companies with German capital operate in Uzbekistan.

State Secretary Stefan Schnor noted the importance of strategic cooperation between Germany and Uzbekistan for mutual economic growth and offered support in establishing contacts with German business associations and startup associations to accelerate this task.

Representatives from Germany emphasized the importance of IT outsourcing as a launching pad for entering the German market. The IT Park branch in Germany was identified as a facilitator in this mission, which will be a significant step towards expanding the presence of Uzbek companies in the international arena.

At the end of the meeting, the delegation of the Ministry was invited to Uzbekistan to assess the potential and capabilities of the country on the spot.

Representatives of Germany confirmed their readiness for the visit, which is evidence of mutual interest in further deepening bilateral relations.

The partnership opens up new horizons for the development and expansion of the Uzbek IT industry and provides an opportunity for economic growth and the creation of new jobs, helping to strengthen international ties in the field of digital technologies and outsourcing.