INTERNATIONAL CIS EXPERT FORUM ON DIGITALIZATION TO BE HELD IN TASHKENT

The CIS International Expert Forum on Information Security will be held in Tashkent on June 29 organized by the Institute for Strategic and Interregional Studies, under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the support of the Ministry for the Development of Information Technologies and Communications of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the CIS Executive Committee.

Leading experts from the Commonwealth countries, representatives of international organizations and leading analytical centers of the CIS countries, as well as heads of relevant ministries and departments are planning to take part in the event, organized in a hybrid format with online connection.

It is planned to discuss the latest trends in the field of information security, to agree on a common approach to developing optimal methods of countering illegal phenomena in this area.

The increased attention to the problems of this industry is due, first of all, to the ongoing large-scale digitalization of important sectors of the economy, systems of government and public life support, as well as the service sector in all countries of the Commonwealth.

The relevance and timeliness of the Forum is confirmed by the many times accelerated rates of digitalization of society, state and business. Restrictive measures introduced around the world in connection with the pandemic have significantly influenced the development of distance learning, telemedicine, and a number of other areas.

At the same time, along with the rapid development of digital technologies, their penetration into all spheres of life, the risks of unauthorized access to information that can cause a disruption in the fields of energy, transport, telecommunications are increasing.

In these conditions, ensuring information security becomes one of the key factors in the economic and socio-political development of the state and society.

Deepening cooperation in the development of the digital economy and digital skills is one of the most demanded areas of interaction between states.

In this regard, the Expert Forum is becoming an important platform for exchanging views on the latest trends and achievements in this area. The event will make it possible to share advanced national experience in countering current threats in the information space.

Based on the results of the discussions, it is envisaged to adopt the Final Document of the CIS International Expert Forum on Information Security, containing practical recommendations for improving the legal framework and institutional mechanisms for cooperation in the field of information security within the framework of the Commonwealth.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has repeatedly called digitalization one of the priority areas in addressing systemic issues in the Turkmen economy. The leader of the nation notes that it was the digitalization of the economy that allowed the technologically developed countries of the world to make a leap forward and become one of the world leaders.

Turkmenistan has comprehensively approached the task of transition to the digital economy. Improving the legal framework, creating favorable conditions for the development of IT companies, resolving issues of staffing and much more will certainly accelerate the achievement of the goals clearly formulated in the Concept for the Development of the Digital Economy in Turkmenistan for 2019-2025, approved by the President in May last year.

Roman Teplyakov

International CIS expert forum on digitalization to be held in Tashkent (turkmenistan.gov.tm)