Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- A Memorandum of Understanding in the field of education and scientific research was signed between the New Uzbekistan University and Uzbekneftegaz JSC, embodying the most advanced achievements of the republican and international experience, which serves as an exemplary model for all institutions and universities.

The purpose of the memorandum is to strengthen and develop cooperation in the field of harmonization of theoretical and practical knowledge, joint training of mature personnel necessary for the oil and gas industry by establishing interaction between the parties.

As a result of cooperation, internships for scientific and pedagogical personnel will be organized. Students, teachers conducting scientific work will also be assisted in organizing internships, advanced training and professional retraining.

The memorandum also provides for the organization of laboratory work in specialized subjects at enterprises run by Uzbekneftegaz in order to ensure educational and industrial integration.

In addition, assistance will be provided in the employment of graduates, the implementation of joint research projects, the organization of short-term training courses, conferences.