Uzbekistan expands cooperation with Austria in the IT sector

Uzbekistan is steadily expanding international cooperation in information technology and taking steps to increase exports of digital services.

A forum organized to advance these goals focused on strengthening technological partnerships, attracting foreign IT companies, expanding digital services exports, and establishing new business ties between companies from the two countries.

The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Investment Promotion Agency, and relevant companies.

Jahongir Kagirov, Director for Export Development at IT Park Uzbekistan, presented the export-oriented development model of Uzbekistan’s IT industry and outlined opportunities for the country’s integration into the international market for technology and business services.

Particular attention was paid to providing skilled personnel for export-oriented projects, developing infrastructure, and establishing support mechanisms for foreign companies. Participants were briefed on the requirements for obtaining resident status at IT Park Uzbekistan, existing tax incentives, and opportunities for conducting IT business in the country.

Participants discussed prospects for involving Austrian companies in projects in Uzbekistan and expanding cooperation between national providers of digital solutions and European clients.

Nigora Rahmonova, UzA