The National Agency for Social Protection of Uzbekistan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have reached an agreement to enhance the level of their strategic partnership. Cooperation will be expanded in the areas of digital transformation of the social protection system and the implementation of modern analytical solutions.
These agreements were concluded during a meeting between Mansurbek Olloyorov, Director of the National Agency for Social Protection, and Akiko Fuji, UNDP representative in Uzbekistan. Mansurbek Olloyorov noted the successful implementation of the joint project CHANGE, which includes developing a state social insurance system, care service standards, a national strategy, and the 'Gender Equality Seal' initiative for state institutions.
UNDP representatives highly praised the current reforms in Uzbekistan and confirmed their readiness to continue supporting the digital modernization of the social protection system, as well as the adoption of international experience. During the negotiations, the parties defined priority areas for further cooperation. These include the use of artificial intelligence technologies and micro-simulation modeling in shaping public policy, as well as integrating these solutions into the Social Register and case management system.
Furthermore, the participants discussed the need to create a long-term care system for the elderly and persons with disabilities, expand inclusive education, promote employment, improve the state social insurance system, conduct actuarial research, and strengthen the agency's analytical potential.
Following the meeting, the agency director invited UNDP representatives to participate in the World Summit 'Investing in Child Well-being: A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations,' which will take place on October 21–22, 2026, in Samarkand. The parties reaffirmed their intention to intensify joint work on projects in the fields of social protection, digital transformation, analytics, care systems, gender equality, inclusion, and state social insurance.
Uzbekistan and Moscow reached an agreement to expand cooperation in the field of healthcare following meetings of the Uzbek delegation with Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.
During the meeting, the Russian side presented unified standards for managing Moscow's healthcare system. These standards include the digitalization of medical services and the implementation of a continuous patient referral system.
At City Polyclinic No. 220, which operates under the 'My Polyclinic' standard, the Uzbek delegation familiarized itself with the organization of primary medical and sanitary care, patient flow management, digital registration, and preventive care.
At the S.P. Botkin Scientific and Clinical Multidisciplinary Center, the delegation was shown approaches to managing multidisciplinary hospitals, organizing diagnostic and surgical services, patient referral systems, and the introduction of modern medical technologies.
Visiting a children's clinical hospital, participants observed a model of specialized pediatric care that combines diagnostics, treatment, rehabilitation, and subsequent medical supervision. To study the palliative system, the delegation also visited the 'House with a Beacon' children's hospice and the Moscow Multidisciplinary Palliative Care Center, where mechanisms for supporting patients and families were presented.
Specialists at the Scientific and Practical Clinical Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine Technologies demonstrated the application of artificial intelligence and remote interaction capabilities between radiologists. The delegation also visited the Interdisciplinary Training Center for Innovative Surgical Technologies, where they studied the system of practical surgeon training using simulation equipment and anatomical materials.
At the Moscow Laboratory Research Center, the delegation was shown robotic laboratory diagnostics, a three-tier laboratory network model, and a digital system for managing research data and test results. At the conclusion of the negotiations, the parties agreed to prepare a roadmap for further cooperation, including the implementation of joint pilot projects involving relevant experts.
The Minister of Health of Uzbekistan, Eldor Adilov, met with the Iranian Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Mohammadali Iskandari, to discuss prospects for deepening bilateral interaction in the field of healthcare.
During the meeting, both sides noted that cooperation between Uzbekistan and Iran has been steadily growing in recent years due to agreements reached by the leadership of the two countries. This progress was achieved through closer interaction between the ministries of health, specialized medical centers, and higher educational institutions.
Particular attention was paid to strengthening ties between leading medical institutions. Opportunities were discussed for launching joint programs in areas such as cardiothoracic surgery, transplantation, oncology, as well as providing high-tech medical care.
Participants also reviewed the potential for joint investment projects related to the production of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. At the conclusion of the negotiations, both sides expressed confidence that healthcare cooperation between Uzbekistan and Iran will reach a new level in the near future.
The Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan, Rustam Karimjanov, held a meeting with a delegation from the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren). The delegation was headed by Takeshi Hashimoto, Chairman of the Committee for Business Cooperation between Japan and CIS Countries.
The parties discussed opportunities to deepen interaction in the field of digital technologies, implement joint projects, and attract investments. Particular attention was paid to developing cooperation in the area of IT specialist training.
Given the high demand for qualified personnel in Japan, the participants exchanged views on training specialists in Uzbekistan who meet international standards. The development of these specialists' professional potential for entering the global labor market and increasing the export of domestic IT services to the Japanese market was also discussed.
The representatives of the Japanese delegation were provided with information about the opportunities created in Uzbekistan for building data centers, developing digital infrastructure, and implementing large investment projects in the technological sphere.
At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness for the continuous development of practical cooperation in the fields of the digital economy, IT service export, creation of modern digital infrastructure, and human capital development.
