INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE HELD ON THE THEME “CENTRAL ASIA: A SHARED HISTORY AND A COMMON FUTURE”
On 13 November, an international scientific and practical conference entitled “Central Asia: A Shared History and a Common Future” was held at Uzbekistan State World Languages University at the initiative of the Department of Political Science of the Faculty of International Journalism.
The conference brought together scholars, professors, university lecturers, researchers, political scientists and field experts from various countries. Participants discussed the historical roots of Central Asia, its role in contemporary geopolitical processes, prospects for regional cooperation, and issues related to shared development.

The event was opened with welcoming remarks by Muhammadjon Chutpulatov, Acting Rector of Uzbekistan State World Languages University. Otabek Yakubovich Yusupov, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation at the University; Narzulla Qosimovich Juraev, Adviser to the Rector of ISFT Institute; and Sanjar Shavkatovich Saidov, Head of the Department of Political Science, also addressed the participants, highlighting the academic and practical significance of the conference theme.
During the international academic dialogue, particular attention was paid to political dialogue in Central Asia, mutual trust, inter-parliamentary relations, historical heritage, people-to-people diplomacy, international transport corridors, the digital economy, and cybersecurity.

The conference served as an important academic platform for exchanging ideas among representatives of different countries, seeking solutions to regional challenges, and discussing перспективе areas of future cooperation.