Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan intends to accelerate transition to innovation-based economic model

The world is entering a new stage of development thanks to the opportunities arising from digital progress and artificial intelligence. The Turkic states must take a leading role in this process, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during his speech at the informal Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, Report informs.

"Strengthening Azerbaijan's digital sovereignty and accelerating the transition to an innovation-based economic model are among our key tasks. For this purpose, the Digital Development Council, the National Artificial Intelligence Center, and the Artificial Intelligence Academy have been established.

Last year, our country adopted the Artificial Intelligence Strategy. The main objectives of the Strategy include the development of the artificial intelligence industry, the training of qualified personnel, and the widespread application of artificial intelligence in public administration.

We have achieved 100% coverage for fixed broadband internet across the country. The work is underway to deliver all public services via an integrated digital platform.

Meanwhile, measures are undertaken to ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence and prevent its application for unlawful purposes," Ilham Aliyev noted.