17:07Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Ministry and SpaceXAI Sign Memorandum of Understanding on AI Cooperation
The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport and “SpaceXAI” have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in artificial intelligence solutions and related digital technologies.
The document provides for exploring the potential use of AI solutions developed on the basis of “SpaceXAI”’s Grok models in public services and other priority areas of Azerbaijan’s digital transformation. The main goal is to create higher-quality, more accessible and more efficient public services.
The memorandum will not be limited to a single area of application and will cover all government agencies. The parties will jointly assess potential uses of artificial intelligence and consider the widespread deployment of successful solutions in the public sector.
The signing ceremony in Baku was attended by Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Hasanov and a delegation from “SpaceXAI”: Dustin Yelinek, Head of Global Government Partnerships and the Latin America Region; Rim Sadek, Head of Global Affairs and Market Development for the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye Region; and Neil Perkins, Head of Market Access for Global Government Partnerships.
Deputy Minister Rashad Hasanov said that Azerbaijan has already moved from discussing artificial intelligence to the implementation stage. “In this area, partners are selected based on the contribution they can make to the process. ‘SpaceXAI’ has advanced artificial intelligence models and extensive engineering capabilities. The signed Memorandum of Understanding creates a framework for exploring improvements to services in various areas—from the internal operations of government agencies to citizens’ access to services through ‘mygov’—as well as the deployment of such solutions within our national digital infrastructure,” Rashad Hasanov emphasized.
Dustin Yelinek, Head of Global Government Partnerships and the Latin America Region, said: “We are pleased to work with the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport to bring ‘Grok’ to the government and help provide citizens with faster, higher-quality services.”
Building knowledge and expertise: Strengthening Azerbaijan’s AI capacity
The parties also agreed to cooperate on strengthening local capacity, exchanging knowledge and expertise, and developing relevant skills. The goal is to ensure that artificial intelligence solutions contribute to Azerbaijan’s long-term national digital development goals.
Next stage: From pilot projects to widespread deployment
A roadmap will be developed for the next stages of cooperation. This will include pilot projects, technical demonstrations and engagement with stakeholders. These activities will lay the groundwork for the broader deployment of successful solutions in the future. All cooperation will be carried out in accordance with advanced security measures and modern data protection protocols. Each specific project will be implemented under a separate agreement between the parties.
The memorandum is consistent with the goals of the “Artificial Intelligence Strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2025–2028,” the “Action Plan for 2026−2028 on Accelerating Digital Development,” and the Ministry’s efforts to build a modern, citizen-centered and data-driven public sector.