Uzbekistan and China have deepened their collaboration in higher education, marked by meaningful discussions between Komiljon Karimov, the First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, and Hao Ping, the Communist Party Secretary of Peking University. A proposal has been put forth for the establishment of a Peking University branch in Uzbekistan, aiming to significantly contribute to the advancement of qualified personnel training in the region, the National Information Agency of Uzbekistan reported.
Peking University, renowned as one of the oldest and largest institutions of higher learning in China and consistently ranked among the top 20 universities globally, stands as a hub for cutting-edge scientific research and groundbreaking discoveries.
Karimov and Hao Ping engaged in talks centered around reinforcing and expanding cooperation in higher education. Karimov highlighted the positive outcomes stemming from the implementation of reforms in Uzbekistan over the past six years, resulting in the establishment of over 30 branches of foreign higher education institutions in the country. He proposed the establishment of a branch of Peking University in Uzbekistan to further contribute to the training of qualified personnel.
Communist Party Secretary Hao Ping responded by emphasizing that Peking University currently does not have branches abroad. However, he expressed openness to exploring the possibility of introducing this practice in Uzbekistan, acknowledging the esteemed reputation of the Uzbek mathematical school in the global scientific community. Hao Ping proposed the creation of an International Central Asian Mathematical Center as a collaborative initiative.
Additionally, recognizing the shortage of skilled personnel in the real sector of both economies, Hao Ping suggested the establishment of the Uzbekistan–China Engineering School to serve the development goals of both nations.
Karimov endorsed the proposals put forth by Peking University and put forward the idea of establishing an Uzbek Language Center at Peking University. This center would invite philologists and teachers to promote the study of the Uzbek language.
The discussions concluded with an agreement to jointly implement mutually beneficial projects, marking a significant step forward in the cooperation between the two nations in the field of higher education.
Earlier, Daryo reported on the first Uzbek-Chinese interregional forum that took place on January 22 in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. The forum showcased a $14bn surge in trade turnover over the preceding six years. The event garnered significant attention, with high-profile delegates, including leaders from key ministries, departments, industry associations, chambers of commerce and industry, holding companies, and over 1,200 representatives from the dynamic business communities of both nations in attendance.
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