Uzbekistan and JICA Expand Cooperation in Education

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are set to expand collaboration in the field of education following high-level talks held on 1 April.

Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of Uzbekistan, Uktam Salomov, met with a JICA delegation led by Tanaka Fusato, Director General of the East, Central Asia and Caucasus Department.

During the meeting, both sides highlighted the success of their long-standing partnership, particularly in human capital development. Within the framework of JICA-supported initiatives, Uzbek specialists have been trained at leading Japanese universities under the JDS government scholarship program. To date, hundreds of young professionals have earned master’s and doctoral degrees, contributing to the country’s socio-economic development.

The discussions also focused on further strengthening cooperation and improving its effectiveness. Special attention was given to the implementation of the “Advanced STEM Human Resources Development Project,” aimed at training highly qualified specialists in advanced engineering and technological fields. Key objectives, tasks, and implementation mechanisms of the project were reviewed in detail.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in expanding partnership, deepening knowledge exchange, and launching new joint educational and research initiatives.