Collaboration with Korea Covers Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev published an article titled "Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea: Cooperation Towards the Future in the Era of Change" in prestigious Korean publications, including "The Chosun Daily" and "The Korea Herald," in connection with his state visit to the Republic of Korea. The article highlights the historical foundations of friendship between Uzbekistan and Korea, as well as the prospects for strategic partnership based on a high level of trust.

It notes that Korea's experience in becoming a prosperous, high-tech state over a generation and in modernization is of great importance for New Uzbekistan. ## Key Details and Important Information ### Cooperation Indicators - Indicator: Mutual trade has increased fivefold in recent years. - Korean Investments: Over $8 billion. - Joint Ventures and Projects: Over 700. - Portfolio of Programs with KOICA, Korean Eximbank, and EDCF: Over $3.5 billion. ### New Directions in the New Stage The new stage of cooperation encompasses artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, electric transportation, biopharmaceuticals, "smart" agriculture, and "smart cities." ### Educational Cooperation Cooperation in education is also ongoing: a separate article mentions a $14 million grant from KOICA for the development of IT education in Uzbekistan, as well as opportunities for free graduate studies in Korea. ### Main Ideas of the Article "Opening a new chapter in our cooperation could lead us from successful relations in specific areas to the formation of common production systems, technological platforms, and new markets," noted Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The President also expressed confidence that Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea can create a new space for cooperation based on peace, innovation, mutual trust, and shared prosperity. ## The First Summit in Seoul The article pays special attention to the first "Central Asia – Republic of Korea" summit, which will take place on September 16 in Seoul. ### Process and Outcomes The head of state emphasized that at the summit, he intends to promote a series of initiatives aimed at deepening political dialogue, expanding practical cooperation, and establishing new effective mechanisms for partnership. Where was the President's article published? The article was published in prestigious Korean publications: the English platform "The Chosun Daily" and the newspaper "The Korea Herald." Which areas does the new stage of cooperation cover? Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, electric transportation, biopharmaceuticals, "smart" agriculture, and "smart cities." When and where will the summit take place? The first "Central Asia – Republic of Korea" summit will be held on September 16 in Seoul, where the President intends to promote initiatives aimed at deepening political dialogue and expanding practical cooperation.