At the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages, Rector Ilkhomjon Tukhtasinov received the Rector of Kazakhstan's Kuvatbekov University of Peoples' Friendship, Professor Rabiga Kuvatbekova, the Vice-Rector for International Relations, Guljamol Maxmudova, and the Vice-Rector for Digitalization, Maksat Esenov.

During the event, the sides discussed issues related to the development of bilateral relations, specifically implementing exchange programs, conducting scientific research, and carrying out international projects.

Rector Ilkhomjon Tukhtasinov made the following proposals:

• Organizing special courses for foreign language teachers from Kazakhstani universities at the Center for Retraining and Professional Development of internationally accredited pedagogical staff;

• Joint supervision of the dissertations of researchers and organizing dissertation defenses;

• Publishing articles in the scientific journals of the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages;

• Jointly organizing scientific and practical conferences.

Professor Rabiga Kuvatbekova highly appreciated the effective activities and strategic goals of our university and expressed readiness for cooperation.

At the end of the meeting, the parties signed cooperation agreements and agreed to develop a roadmap that includes future plans.