Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Minister of Digital Technologies, Sherzod Shermatov, held a meeting with the President of the Central Asia office of the international payment system Mastercard, Yasemin Bedir.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss cooperation in the establishment of an international digital technology center, creating favorable conditions to enhance the attractiveness of digital technologies in the market, digitalizing payments, improving financial literacy, transitioning to cashless transactions (Cashless society), building a payment ecosystem, supporting startup projects through venture funds, and defining the next steps under the memorandum of understanding.

During the meeting, successful projects implemented in various countries, aimed at promoting the widespread adoption of digital technologies, were discussed.

Additionally, the parties agreed to develop a plan for future joint actions, exchange experiences in supporting fintech startups, stimulate entrepreneurship by utilizing available opportunities, accelerate the export activities of enterprises in the digital technology sector, and expand their integration into international markets.