The meeting was attended by the Minister of Innovative Development Ibrohim Abdurakhmonov, International Adviser to the Minister Yerbol Suleymenov, Head of the Commercialization Department Jamoliddin Bobokhonov, World Bank project managers Paulo Correa and Yeraly Beksultan, private sector specialist Gauhar Ospanova.

The parties discussed the implementation of the project of commercialization of scientific developments in Uzbekistan. This project is aimed at introducing new approaches to research and experimental-design work, which will contribute to ensuring the high level of research.

Negotiations were held on signing a contract for providing an advance payment for the project. The issue of spending the advance on projects aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19 and eliminating its consequences was also discussed.

Representatives of the Ministry of Innovative Development spoke about the work carried out in commercialization of scientific developments and the fight against coronavirus in the country.

The parties agreed to prepare a Concept for commercialization of scientific developments in Uzbekistan by the end of May 2020. The World Bank is ready to support funding for projects to combat coronavirus.