As reported by Ukrinform, this was said by Yulia Svyridenko, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Economy, during a meeting with Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Programs. press service reports.

“The UAE is interested in using the architecture of the Diya service, and Ukraine is interested in using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in predicting economic development,” the report said.

The Minister of Economy of Ukraine highlighted the leading role played by digitalization in Ukrainian society, especially during the war. He underlined the success of government e-services and how it helps IDPs.

“Currently, more than 18 million Ukrainians use the Diya service, a digital identification tool and a wallet that combines almost all government-provided services. The architecture of the Diya service is also used abroad. Svyridenko noted that Ukraine also participates in the EU’s electronic wallet development project. told.

The Ministry of Economy emphasizes that despite the ongoing war, Ukraine’s IT sector continues to develop with record exports of $7.34 billion last year.

“We need to develop partnerships between Ukraine and the UAE in the digital space. We are working to ensure that interstate agreements between Ukraine and the UAE encourage the interaction of IT companies,” said Svyridenko.

As reported by Ukrinform, Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates are working on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.