On 28 October 2026, the International Forum on Education in Central Asia, entitled “Central Asia: A New Space for Education, Science and Innovation”, was held in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Forum was organised with the aim of strengthening regional cooperation among Central Asian countries in the fields of education, science and innovation, fostering partnerships between higher education institutions, and advancing joint academic, educational and research initiatives.
The Forum brought together the Ministers of Education of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and Turkmenistan, alongside senior representatives and heads of higher education institutions from the participating countries.
Professor Zhilo Gulnazarzoda, Rector of the Tajik International University of Foreign Languages named after Sotim Ulugzoda, participated in the Forum and delivered a presentation entitled “Priority Areas and Mechanisms for Advancing Scientific Cooperation among Central Asian Universities in the Field of Language Education.” In her address, she outlined key priorities and put forward a number of proposals aimed at strengthening inter-university scientific collaboration and promoting the further development of regional cooperation in education and research.
An important outcome of the Forum was the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Tajik International University of Foreign Languages named after Sotim Ulugzoda and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies. The agreement is intended to establish a framework for further developing institutional relations and expanding cooperation in academic, scientific and educational activities.
