Sadritdin Turabdjanov, left, rector of Tashkent State Technical University, poses with Cho Sun-young, center, chairperson of the Kwangwoon Educational Foundation, and Kim Sang-yeon, director of international affairs at Kwangwoon University, after signing a memorandum of understanding on bilateral collaboration at the Uzbekistani university in Tashkent, May 13. Courtesy of Kwangwoon University
Kwangwoon University and Tashkent State Technical University (TSTU) have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The MOU was signed between Cho Sun-young, chairperson of the Kwangwoon Educational Foundation, and Sadritdin Turabdjanov, rector of TSTU, during Cho’s visit to Uzbekistan on May 13.
Kwangwoon University said Friday that under the agreement, the two institutions will explore the establishment of a Korean Language Center, promote joint research projects, organize academic seminars and training programs, and expand faculty and student exchanges.
A university official expects the partnership to lay the foundation for deeper collaboration between the two institutions and contribute to strengthening academic and cultural ties between Korea and Uzbekistan.
He said that Cho and Turabdjanov held a meeting to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation in higher education, research, and innovation.
He added that the two discussed a broad range of collaborative initiatives, including academic exchange programs, joint research projects and expanded opportunities for student mobility and practical training.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fostering globally competitive talent equipped with the knowledge and skills required in rapidly evolving industries.
In particular, they paid much attention to the development of academic programs in high-demand fields such as electrical engineering, electronics, artificial intelligence and mechatronics.
The proposed programs are expected to strengthen educational collaboration while providing students with enhanced international learning opportunities and practical experience.
Source: Korea Times News
