Tashkent, April 1, 2026
A delegation from the Fund for Digital Initiatives of the Eurasian Development Bank (FDI, EDB) visited the Republic of Uzbekistan and participated in a discussion focused on enhancing partnerships in the field of digital transformation and introduction of artificial intelligence technologies.
Over the visit, Tigran Sargsyan, Vice Chairman of the EDB Management Board and FDI curator, met with Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the National Chief Information Officer (CIO).
During the meeting, the FDI presented promising digital projects in Uzbekistan currently being developed by the Fund. These included solutions in such areas as water resources management, labor market, jewelry trade, air quality monitoring, etc. Representatives of the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan expressed their willingness to thoroughly study the presented initiatives and to present their own digital solutions that could gain FDI’s support. Following the discussion, the parties agreed to develop a joint roadmap for the implementation of the presented projects.
The FDI delegation also visited the IT Park Uzbekistan, a key center for the country's innovation ecosystem development. The Fund representatives found out more about the technopark activities, its residents, and ongoing initiatives to support startups and develop export-oriented IT services.
The visit of the FDI delegation to Uzbekistan was an important step in forming long-term cooperation and launching joint projects aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of the country's economy.
Additional Information:
The EDB Fund for Digital Initiatives (FDI) was established in June 2020. The purpose of the Fund is to assist in the formation of tools and practices for digital transformation of the EDB member countries, including through the integration of information resources and participation in the development and financing of projects.
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is a multilateral development bank investing in Eurasia. For 20 years, the Bank has worked to strengthen and expand economic ties and foster comprehensive development in its member countries. By the end of December 2025, the EDB’s cumulative portfolio comprised 326 projects with a total investment of US $19,6 billion. Its portfolio consists principally of projects with an integration effect in transport infrastructure, digital systems, green energy, agriculture, manufacturing and mechanical engineering. The Bank adheres to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG principles in its operations.
The EDB is implementing three mega-projects as part of its 2022–2026 Strategy: the Eurasian Transport Network, the Eurasian Agricultural Goods Distribution System and the Central Asian Water and Energy Complex.
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