UK considering to expand ICT cooperation with Azerbaijan

The UK is considering to expand ICT cooperation with Azerbaijan, British ambassador to Azerbaijan Fergus Auld said in an interview with Report.

“Azerbaijan's ICT sector is strong and growing and being driven by increasing levels of technology adoption, a tech and digital-enabled population, e-government initiatives as well as public and private sector investment to improve competitiveness. UK tech companies are already working in partnership with local technology companies. Our aim is to expand this cooperation and raise awareness about Azerbaijan market opportunities in the UK,” Auld said.

According to him, the UK tech companies have already expressed an interest in attending Azerbaijan's Annual Innovation Summit in December, which brings together tech experts from across the world.

“This year we plan to organize a cyber-conference, inviting speakers from leading UK cyber companies, including business-to-business engagement. Cyber/IT security education and training providers and universities are open to the establishment of joint programs in Azerbaijan,” the ambassador added.