The Minister of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan, Sherali Kabir, held a meeting with Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs at the international investment bank Goldman Sachs. The negotiations discussed Tajikistan’s course towards creating a sovereign AI ecosystem and using green hydropower as a basis for hosting global infrastructure in the field of artificial intelligence.
“During the negotiations, Tajikistan’s course towards building a sovereign AI ecosystem and using the country’s green hydropower as the basis for hosting global AI infrastructure was presented,” reported the Ministry’s press service.
An AI ecosystem is the collection of all tools, technologies, companies, and people working together to develop and use artificial intelligence (AI). In simple terms, it’s like a whole network of everything related to AI, where each element supports others to improve and apply artificial intelligence in different areas.
Special attention was given to the project of the special AI zone, Area AI — the world’s first specialized free zone for companies in the field of artificial intelligence. This project brings together leading global AI companies such as Perplexity AI, Cerebras Systems, Supermicro, Yotta, and other international technology partners. The meeting also included discussions on Tajikistan’s potential as a hub for green computing, highlighting the country’s strategic interest in sustainable technologies.
Green computing is a concept and set of practices in the field of information technology aimed at reducing the environmental impact of computing technologies.
Sherali Kabir also informed Jared Cohen about the AI-GOV project, which represents an agent-based AI system for government administration. As part of this initiative, the Perplexity Comet platform has already been implemented in the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies and is also used for automating the licensing process of small and medium businesses in Tajikistan.
The meeting resulted in an agreement to continue joint work on implementing strategic AI projects in the country.
Goldman Sachs is one of the world’s largest investment banks, specializing in providing financial services to corporate clients, government institutions, and private investors. Founded in 1869, the bank offers a wide range of services, including investment banking, asset management, and securities trading. Goldman Sachs is actively involved in global projects aimed at implementing innovative technologies and sustainable solutions, including artificial intelligence, green energy, and sustainable development.
The headquarters of Goldman Sachs is located in New York, USA. The company also has offices in key financial centers worldwide, including London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
