The event was attended by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, representatives of the founding states, international organizations and the diplomatic corps.

On behalf of Uzbekistan, the agreement was signed by Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov. The country became one of the co-founding States of the new organization.

The main objective of WAICO is to develop international cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence, exchange advanced technologies and develop common approaches to the safe and responsible use of AI.

By joining this initiative, Uzbekistan has become one of the co-founding states of WAICO.

This opens up new opportunities for expanding the country's international cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence, strengthening its participation in the global AI ecosystem, as well as attracting advanced technologies, competencies and the best international practices.