On February 16, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister, Ermek Kosherbayev, who is on an official visit to Tajikistan, visited the Freedom IT-Hub in Dushanbe. The technology hub, which was created as part of the collaboration between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Tajikistan and began full-scale operations from the fall of 2025.

During the visit, the guests were given a tour of the Freedom IT-Hub and introduced to the hub's residents, who showcased their latest innovative projects. These projects ranged from solutions in artificial intelligence and data analytics to digital services.

Also present at the meeting were Tajikistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sanoi Boyzoda, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, Valikhan Turekhanov, the First Deputy Director of the Innovation and Digital Technologies Agency under the President of Tajikistan, Hakim Ismoilzod, the Chairman of Freedom Bank Kazakhstan, Gulfayruz Akhmetova, and the Chairman of Freedom Bank Tajikistan, Dauren Nisinbayev.

The Freedom IT Hub was established in the fall of 2024 based on a structural unit of Freedom Bank Tajikistan, under the auspices of the Autonomous Cluster Fund "Astana Hub." The initiative aims to develop digital competencies, support technological entrepreneurship, and create a sustainable environment for training IT specialists.

The hub brings together students, experts, and entrepreneurs, offering infrastructure, educational programs, and opportunities for professional growth.

Since 2025, Freedom IT Hub has operated in a technical mode, and from the fall of 2025, it began full-scale operations. During this time, more than 80 events have been held, engaging over 2,000 participants, including IT workshops, educational programs, and startup pitch events.

Key initiatives include a six-month AI Bootcamp, a data analytics hackathon, the national team's participation in the European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI 2025), and the regional stage of ICPC Tajikistan 2025.

"Freedom IT-Hub reflects the joint efforts of both sides to develop digital technologies, human capital, and an innovative environment. Our main goal is to contribute to the sustainable development of Tajikistan’s economy and technology sector. We are pleased that the events already held at the hub help foster engaged professional communities," said Dauren Nisinbayev.

On Monday, Freedom Bank Tajikistan and IT Park Dushanbe signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing and strengthening partnership relations based on mutual trust.

The memorandum outlines support for the intellectual development of youth, involving them in innovative processes, and implementing joint educational and entrepreneurial projects utilizing the potential of both parties.