Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s Minister of Education and Science Erkinjon Turdimov held a series of meetings with international partners in Samarkand to discuss educational cooperation and ways to improve the quality of education.
The talks took place on the sidelines of the World Summit “Investing in the Well-being of Children: Towards Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations”.
At a meeting with Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Education and Science Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the sides discussed preparing textbooks for schools that teach in the Kyrgyz language, improving teachers’ qualifications and exchanging experience. They also considered joint educational programmes and student exchanges between higher education institutions in the two countries.
During talks with France’s High Commissioner for Children, Sarah El Hairy, the participants discussed the development of preschool education, support for inclusive learning and teachers’ professional development. They also explored opportunities to exchange experience and implement joint initiatives aimed at promoting children’s well-being.
At a meeting with Aparna Somanathan, the World Bank’s Regional Director for Human Development in Europe and Central Asia, discussions focused on improving the quality of school education, modernising educational infrastructure and strengthening teachers’ professional skills. The sides also considered prospects for implementing the Bilim project.
The meetings were aimed at expanding international partnerships, introducing advanced educational practices and creating additional opportunities for children to access quality education.
