National University of Uzbekistan and Nanjing University are building a new chapter of cooperation aimed at advancing education, science, and cultural exchange between Uzbekistan and China.
On July 7, 2024, a high-level delegation from Nanjing University, led by Prof. Tan Tieniu, Secretary of the CPC NJU Committee, visited the National University of Uzbekistan. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Prof. Yokub Suvonovich Ergashov, Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs and Innovations of NUU, along with representatives of NUU’s leadership. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on developing a long-term framework of academic and research cooperation.
Prof. Tan introduced the history, traditions, and global standing of Nanjing University, while Prof. Ergashov presented the ongoing reforms and international initiatives at NUU, particularly those aligned with Uzbekistan’s “New Uzbekistan” development strategy. Both leaders emphasized that strengthening ties between their universities would not only benefit faculty and students but also contribute to broader cultural and scientific exchange between China and Uzbekistan.
The universities agreed to promote collaboration in several priority fields, including:
Academic Exchange: Enhancing opportunities for students and faculty to participate in mobility programs, joint courses, and summer schools.
Joint Research: Developing cooperative projects in physical sciences, environmental studies, and information technologies, while exploring further possibilities in semiconductors, materials science, and applied mathematics.
Innovation and Technology Transfer: Sharing best practices on university-industry cooperation, innovation hubs, and entrepreneurship development.
Cultural and Linguistic Exchange: Strengthening ties through Chinese language and cultural programs at NUU, as well as Uzbek and Central Asian studies at NJU.
Both universities agreed that their cooperation should go beyond traditional academic exchange and extend to regional studies and policy research. By building a joint platform for dialogue and research, NUU and NJU aim to generate insights that will support the Belt and Road Initiative and contribute to greater mutual understanding across Central Asia and East Asia.
