Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies and Sichuan International Studies University Sign Agreement to Establish a Research Center
On 27 October 2026, Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies (TSUOS) and Sichuan International Studies University (SISU) of the People’s Republic of China signed an agreement to establish the Uzbekistan–China Research Center.
The agreement aims to elevate scientific and academic cooperation between the two universities to a new level, advance research on Uzbekistan and China, and further strengthen bilateral ties in education and science.
Under the agreement, the research center will operate within the framework of the Uzbekistan–China Confucius Institute at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies. Its primary objectives will include the comprehensive study of the history, languages, literature, and cultures of both countries, the implementation of joint research projects, and the dissemination of research findings to the wider public.
Cooperation is envisaged in the following areas:
Joint Research: Identifying priority research areas related to Uzbekistan and China and implementing joint scientific projects and applied research initiatives.
Research Capacity Development: Establishing highly qualified research teams and jointly participating in grant competitions and funding programmes.
Academic Publications and Translation: Preparing and publishing academic, educational, and dictionary materials, as well as translating contemporary and classical works from Uzbekistan and China.
Academic Events: Organizing international scientific conferences, symposia, and seminars.
Academic Mobility: Supporting reciprocal visits by scholars and researchers from both countries and promoting the exchange of scientific knowledge and experience.
Cultural and Educational Cooperation: Promoting the cultures of both nations and strengthening ties between their academic and research communities.
The agreement also provides for the establishment of a Cooperation Council to coordinate the center’s activities, regularly evaluate the outcomes of joint initiatives, and determine future priorities.
This agreement represents an important step towards developing long-term scientific cooperation between Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies and Sichuan International Studies University, expanding the scope of joint research, and strengthening scientific, educational, and cultural ties between Uzbekistan and China.
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