Seoul Declaration will strengthen cooperation between Korea and Central Asian states in artificial intelligence

17 September 2026 /Khovar National News Agency/. According to the Agency for Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Seoul Declaration was adopted on 16 September 2026 in Seoul at the summit of the heads of state of the Republic of Korea and Central Asian countries in the “Korea – Central Asia C5+1” format. The document sets out the goals and priority areas for the further development of cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the Central Asian states and is aimed at strengthening multilateral partnership in the fields of economy, industry, science, artificial intelligence and technology. Particular attention in the declaration is given to cooperation in artificial intelligence as one of the key directions of technological development. The parties expressed readiness to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, science and technology, exchange knowledge and experience, and implement joint initiatives. The adoption of the Seoul Declaration is an important step in strengthening the partnership between the Republic of Korea and the Central Asian states and creates new opportunities for further regional cooperation in artificial intelligence, science, technology and digitalisation.