On 4 November 2026, in line with the policy priorities outlined in the Address of the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Pedagogy was officially inaugurated at the International University of Foreign Languages of Tajikistan named after Sotim Ulughzoda.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Professor Zhylo Gulnazarzoda, Rector of the University; Nusratullo Mahmudzoda, Head of the Patriotic Education Department of the Central Office of the Committee for Youth and Sports under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan; and members of the University’s academic and teaching staff.
During the visit to the newly established department, Rector Zhylo Gulnazarzoda highlighted the growing global significance of digital technologies and artificial intelligence as key drivers of innovation and transformation in contemporary education and society.The Rector noted that, under the initiatives and strategic guidance of the Leader of the Nation, significant steps are being taken to expand the application of modern technologies in the fields of education, science and culture. The establishment of the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Pedagogy represents a practical step within the framework of the consistent policy pursued by the Government of Tajikistan to accelerate digital transformation and promote the integration of emerging technologies into the national education system.
During the tour of the newly established department, guests were introduced to three robotic systems designed to demonstrate different technological capabilities: Dianella, representing safety; a robotic dog, representing security and protection; and a robotic assistant, representing reliability and practical support. The robots greeted the guests in Tajik and English, adding an innovative and engaging dimension to the inauguration ceremony.
At the conclusion of the visit, Rector Zhylo Gulnazarzoda congratulated the Head of the Department and its academic and teaching staff on the establishment of the new Department of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Pedagogy, expressing her best wishes for professional success, innovative achievements and fruitful academic activities in the years ahead.The establishment of the department marks another important step towards strengthening the University’s technological capacity and preparing a new generation of specialists equipped with the digital competencies, technological awareness and innovative thinking required in the rapidly evolving global educational landscape.
