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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Tashkent, June 29 (Xinhua) — Educational and humanitarian exchanges remain the warmest and most stable component of international relations, especially between China and Central Asian countries, said Bakhodir Hasanov, a professor at Tashkent State University of Economics and Doctor of Economics, in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua.
According to him, for the countries of the region, including Uzbekistan, cooperation with China in these areas serves not only as a cultural dialogue, but also as a strategic tool for strengthening human capital and preparing young people for the challenges of the future. “We attach great importance to a solid foundation of partnership with China in the field of education and culture,” the expert noted.
B. Khasanov emphasized that in recent years, Uzbekistan and China have achieved significant results in teaching languages, training specialists and developing vocational education. He particularly noted the importance of such projects as the Confucius Institutes and Lu Ban Workshops, which have become a kind of bridge between peoples. “On the one hand, they help Uzbek youth study the Chinese language and culture, and on the other, they contribute to the modernization of the educational system and the improvement of personnel qualifications,” he added.
Against the backdrop of the active promotion of the Belt and Road Initiative, humanitarian cooperation between China and the Central Asian countries continues to develop. B. Khasanov noted that China’s experience in the field of applied education and training focused on the needs of the labor market is of particular interest. According to him, Uzbekistan is striving to introduce elements in its education reform that meet the challenges of the modern economy.
“We are convinced that education and cultural exchange will play an increasingly important role in the development of Uzbek-Chinese relations,” the expert said, emphasizing that this is not only a path to mutual understanding and friendship between peoples, but also an important resource for sustainable development and stability in the region. –0–