One of Azerbaijan's goals is to become a regional AI hub, an IT center, and I believe that we have the potential to achieve this.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressed this idea in an interview with local television channels on January 5.

Noting that Azerbaijan is working with partners on the creation of data centers, the head of state said: "We have plans and already implemented projects related to the creation of a cybersecurity center, training of our specialists - we send many of our specialists abroad for training and, at the same time, organize trainings in Azerbaijan - our goal, along with commitment, is to become a hub for AI and IT. The potential is there. There is a strong political will. Of course, we consider American companies to be our main partners."