Azerbaijan and Microsoft plan joint Digital Center

Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Minister of Economy Elnur Aliyev met with Barbora Paulovič Deckerová, President for Central Europe and Central Asia at Microsoft, in Baku on Wednesday to discuss the development of the digital economy and business cooperation.

During the meeting, the Microsoft executive was briefed on Azerbaijan’s economic priorities, the country’s favourable business and investment climate, and measures aimed at advancing the digital economy and introducing new technologies, News.Az reports, citing local media.

The sides underlined the potential for cooperation in strengthening Azerbaijan’s innovation ecosystem and applying advanced technological expertise.

The meeting also reviewed the possible establishment of a Digital Capability Center, which would focus on implementing digital solutions, developing artificial intelligence technologies, building capacity, and applying digital technologies in the industrial and public sectors.

The discussions also covered the implementation of joint projects with Microsoft and other areas of mutual interest.

News.Az