2026-11-11 10-52 COOPERATION WITH THE YUNUS EMRE INSTITUTE TO REACH A NEW LEVEL
On 11 November, a delegation from the Yunus Emre Institute in Tashkent visited Uzbekistan State World Languages University.
The guests — Kübra Aslan, Acting Coordinator of the Institute, and Aslı Nur Çanakçı, Assistant Specialist — met with the Rector of the University, Professor Ilkhomjon Tukhtasinov, and relevant university officials.
During the meeting, the parties discussed ways to further develop Turkish language teaching at UZSWLU, provide the educational process with teaching and learning materials, and establish professional development programmes for Turkish language teachers at higher education institutions in Türkiye.
Rector Ilkhomjon Tukhtasinov emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation to advance Turkish language education, improve the teaching and learning process, and enhance students' language skills. In particular, he highlighted the need to provide teaching and learning materials on the Turkish language and literature, organize summer schools for students, develop digital platforms using artificial intelligence, and improve the university's material and technical facilities.
Following the discussions, a cooperation protocol was signed between the Yunus Emre Institute and Uzbekistan State World Languages University. Both parties agreed to implement new educational projects, expand academic ties, and further strengthen mutual cooperation.
Following the meeting, the guests visited the Turkish Language and Translation Centre, established at the Faculty of Translation Studies with the financial support of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA). They also met with students studying Turkish, exchanging views on the educational process and opportunities for future cooperation.
