Ukraine, Czech Republic to cooperate in digitalization

"It was a constructive meeting at which we exchanged information about our digitalization projects and outlined the ways for future cooperation. In particular, representatives of the Czech Republic learned about Diia as a brand of digital state and the ecosystem of projects: Diia application, Diia portal, Diia.Business, Diia.Digital Education, and Diia City projects," Ionan said, the Ministry of Digital Transformation informs.

The parties identified areas for further cooperation, in particular: smart city, Diia City, cooperation through the Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office, and joint efforts at the regional level.

"We are interested in bilateral cooperation with Ukraine and, in particular, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, to jointly implement digitalization projects that will improve the lives of citizens and promote business development," Jirotková said.

As reported, on July 15, 2021, the Verkhovna Rada passed the Law of Ukraine "On Stimulating the Development of the Digital Economy in Ukraine" which provides for the creation of a special legal regime for IT industry – Diia City.

The law aims to stimulate the development of digital economy in Ukraine by creating favorable conditions for doing innovative business, attracting investment, building digital infrastructure, and attracting talented employees.

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