The ancient Silk Road, camel bells turned into data streams. The Minister of Digital Technology of Uzbekistan and the Chinese Ambassador to Uzbekistan met in Tashkent to jointly draw a blueprint for cooperation on artificial intelligence, data security, and digital education, promoting China and Uzbekistan to join hands in the wave of digital transformation and continue to write the millennium friendship between computing power and algorithms.

On October 12, 2026, the Minister of Digital Technology of Uzbekistan, Sherzod Shermatov, held talks with the Chinese Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Yu Jun, in Tashkent. The two sides exchanged views on expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence, data security, and digital education.

Collaborative efforts within the organization

The focus of the meeting is to explore the promotion of bilateral cooperation between China and Ukraine within the framework of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, enhance Ukraine's participation in the organization, and implement joint artificial intelligence projects. Both sides discussed promoting the effective use of various resources within the organization by the Ukrainian side and advancing mutually beneficial cooperation projects.

Expand diversified cooperation directions

Both sides explore deepening cooperation between technology enterprises of the two countries, attracting top domestic technology enterprises to invest in Uzbekistan, and building Uzbekistan into a regional hub for digital innovation technology. Both sides also discussed connecting with top domestic universities, improving the level of information technology curriculum and textbook construction in Ukrainian universities, and exchanging organizational system arrangements and resource utilization plans. Keywords: China Ukraine cooperation, artificial intelligence digital transformation

Collaboration Value and Prospects

Deepening cooperation with Chinese enterprises and universities can help Uzbekistan enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities, cultivate professional talents, and acquire advanced technologies. The joint action of digital infrastructure and data security supports the country's digital transformation and assists local IT enterprises in exploring international markets. This meeting will help Uzbekistan expand its international technological partnerships and enhance its voice in the regional digital economy.Editor/Gong Ziwei