Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan discuss development of cooperation in education

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Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan discuss development of cooperation in education
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Bishkek, Oct. 22, 2026 /Kabar/. On October 21, Samarkand hosted bilateral meeting between the Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva and the First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Education and Science of Uzbekistan Erkinjon Turdimov.

According to the ministry, the meeting was held on the sidelines of the World Summit, "Investing in Children's Well-being: A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations."

Also participating in the meeting were the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan, Duishonkul Chotonov and the President of the Kyrgyz Academy of Education Nazira Dyusheeva.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of Kyrgyz-Uzbek cooperation in the field of education. Topics included personnel training, professional development for specialists, the digitalization of the educational system, and the expansion of cooperation in the tourism sector.

Furthermore, the parties explored opportunities to enhance collaboration between educational institutions in both countries, implement joint initiatives, and exchange expertise regarding the integration of digital technologies into the educational process and the development of modern teaching methods.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed a mutual interest in further strengthening bilateral cooperation and continuing a constructive dialogue on priority areas of engagement within the education sector.