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\u00a0 Owing to its geographical location, Central Asia has long served as a global crossroads where different civilisations, cultures, scientific schools and centres of learning converged. Today, the integration of education and science, academic mobility and joint research pursued within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation are not merely a modern necessity; they are a natural and consistent process rooted in the region\u2019s millennia-old historical and cultural heritage and rich scholarly traditions.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 Certainly, the integration of knowledge and learning in Central Asia has never been constrained by borders or national and ethnic divisions. Along the Great Silk Road, not only a wide variety of goods but also progressive ideas, scientific discoveries and teaching methods were exchanged intensively. Clear evidence of this can be seen in the teachings of the Avesta \u2014 \u201cgood thoughts, good words, good deeds\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 and in the Sogdian and Bactrian cultures, which embodied the earliest foundations of educational and intellectual integration in this land.<\/p>\n \u00a0 The historical reality that unfolded in the region \u2014 the Eastern Renaissance \u2014 turned Central Asia, on the basis of linguistic, spiritual and political commonality, into a centre of global science and education.<\/p>\n \u00a0 In particular, during the period of Tsarist conquest and the complex geopolitical circumstances that followed, Central Asia\u2019s enlightened reformers \u2014 the Jadids \u2014 called for the modernisation of education and the restoration of regional unity. Their enduring legacy and ideas still live in the hearts of the region\u2019s peoples.<\/p>\n \u00a0 These vivid and enduring memories demonstrate that educational integration in Central Asia has deep genetic and cultural roots. It should be noted that the processes now taking place within the SCO and reflected in the higher education system are a logical and modern continuation of these historical traditions.<\/p>\n \n \u00a0 As the Head of our State noted at the meeting of the leaders of the Central Asian states and Azerbaijan, Central Asia, once fragmented, is now uniting around shared development goals. Today\u2019s complex and unpredictable international environment calls for renewed determination, strong political will and even closer coordination.<\/p>\n \u00a0 Against this backdrop, Azerbaijan\u2019s accession to the format of Consultative Meetings is elevating our cooperation to a qualitatively new, macro-regional level and creating a historic opportunity to form a single space of development and prosperity linking Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Afghanistan.<\/p>\n \u00a0 Modern academic openness and educational reforms in the region are once again helping Central Asia emerge as one of the world\u2019s centres of science and intellectual development. Rapid shifts in geopolitical and socio-economic processes are fundamentally reshaping the role of science, education and intellectual resources on the global stage. Today, as an important platform for political and economic dialogue, the SCO has become a central arena for scientific and technological cooperation capable of ensuring the sustainable development, technological independence and innovation-led growth of our countries.<\/p>\n \u00a0 From this perspective, education and innovation within the SCO are emerging as major driving forces for human capital development and the promotion of peace and stability. Multilateral cooperation in higher education and science is increasingly recognised as a new stage in strengthening interregional ties.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u201cOur collective strength lies in unity, mutual trust and our unwavering commitment to building together.\u201d Guided by this regional principle, the following strategic objectives need to be pursued:<\/p>\n – transform Central Asia into a globally competitive hub for innovation in education, science, digital technologies, and big data;<\/p>\n – create an environment of sustainable development, strong interconnectedness and good-neighbourliness at the heart of Eurasia;<\/p>\n – strengthen the region\u2019s standing as an international actor and deepen practical cooperation within intergovernmental organisations and \u201cCentral Asia Plus\u201d formats.<\/p>\n \u00a0 In particular, creating a shared scientific and educational space within the SCO is opening unprecedented opportunities for the region\u2019s young people. Greater academic mobility, mutual recognition of qualifications and academic credentials, and expanded joint research projects are key pillars for strengthening the overall stability and intellectual capacity of SCO Member states.<\/p>\n \u00a0 It must be acknowledged that cooperation in education and science forms a solid foundation for humanitarian cooperation. A qualitative transformation of work in the humanitarian sphere will further strengthen unity, solidarity and mutual understanding among our peoples and serve as a reliable bridge for passing the noblest values of the \u201cShanghai Spirit\u201d on to future generations in their fullest form.<\/p>\n \u00a0 The expansion of the SCO University network plays an important role in introducing international standards across the region\u2019s higher education system. This process promotes not only student exchanges but also the formation of a new generation of scholars and professionals capable of jointly addressing complex challenges at the regional level.<\/p>\n \u00a0 Indeed, educational integration fully aligns with the shared long-term interests of the peoples of Central Asia. Through the SCO platform, higher education institutions can jointly harness digital learning and artificial intelligence and exchange expertise and resources in science and technology \u2014 an essential condition for economic growth.<\/p>\n \u00a0 Support for educational initiatives in the region is one of the most effective ways to strengthen geopolitical stability and cultural dialogue. Moreover, environmental protection, the introduction of green technologies and environmental security have always been, and will remain, priorities on the regional agenda. Knowledge exchange among young people and researchers will advance science and elevate the longstanding bonds of friendship and mutual trust among our peoples to a new level.<\/p>\n \u00a0 Encouragingly, new educational initiatives within the SCO are helping Central Asian universities secure a worthy place in the global academic community. Joint programmes and grants being developed provide talented young people in the region with opportunities to receive high-quality education both at home and in partner countries.<\/p>\n \u00a0 In recent years, at the initiative of the Head of our State, the development of science, technology and innovation has been designated one of the highest priorities of state policy. Systemic reforms are being consistently implemented to build a modern innovation-driven economy based on knowledge, scientific research and technological entrepreneurship. The practical results of these reforms and the major milestones achieved are reflected in substantial figures and concrete indicators.<\/p>\n \u00a0 In 2025 alone, Uzbekistan carried out extensive work to develop human capital and broadly engage young people in science. More than 250 young scientists completed internships and practical training at leading research centres abroad, while 5,250 PhD and DSc admission quotas were allocated for postgraduate education.<\/p>\n At the same time, more than 50,000 young innovators participated in youth technopark programmes.<\/p>\n As a mark of international recognition of these systemic reforms, Uzbekistan strengthened its position in the Global Innovation Index, ranking 79th among 139 countries.<\/p>\n \u00a0 Importantly, the era of declarative statements in education and science is over; today, the SCO is becoming a platform for concrete projects and strategic initiatives.<\/p>\n \u00a0 In particular, at the 10th Meeting of the Ministers of Education of the SCO Member States, held in Belarus on 16 June 2026, the idea of strengthening mutual trust through education and expanding the space for cooperation and knowledge became the central theme. The initiatives put forward at the forum by K. Sharipov, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as Uzbekistan\u2019s experience in expanding access to education, attracted the close attention of the Member States.<\/p>\n \n \n \u00a0 At the same time, the expansion of innovation cooperation was discussed in detail at the 10th Meeting of the Heads of Ministries of Science and Technology of the SCO Member States, held in Bishkek on 22 May 2026.<\/p>\n In 2025, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the relevant institutions of SCO Member States announced an international call for joint scientific projects. The call, which envisaged applied and innovation-oriented research with partners from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, China and Pakistan, attracted strong interest from the scientific community and received numerous applications.<\/p>\n \u00a0 Another important instrument for strengthening human capital across the SCO In recent years alone, the Agency for Innovative Development has organized research internships for more than 140 young researchers and specialists at leading scientific and educational centres in China, Russia, Kazakhstan and India.<\/p>\n This is becoming a robust mechanism for long-term cooperation and the training of a new generation of scientists.<\/p>\n \u00a0 Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Bishkek Summit, the expert community, while reviewing the Organisation\u2019s achievements, recognises humanitarian and educational cooperation as one of the most vital areas of its work.<\/p>\n \u00a0 As noted, the SCO\u2019s greatest achievement over the past quarter-century is that it has sustained dialogue among states with different political and cultural perspectives.<\/p>\n Today, the concept of security is no longer limited to military or border-related factors; it also encompasses digital development, artificial intelligence, \u00a0 For an organization that brings together nearly 40 percent of the world\u2019s population and vast intellectual resources, educational integration is the only sound path to maintaining stability amid geopolitical competition.<\/p>\n In this context, special mention should be made of the international competition Such events bring together students, young scientists, engineering teams and technology teams, thereby strengthening youth diplomacy and technological leadership across the SCO.<\/p>\n \u00a0 In accordance with the final documents and declarations of the SCO Council of Heads of State and meetings of sectoral ministers, the integration of education and science in Central Asia and the broader SCO region is recognised not as routine inter-institutional cooperation but as the most prudent strategic investment in the region\u2019s sustainable development, peace, good-neighbourliness and competitiveness.<\/p>\n \u00a0 In conclusion, the digital ecosystems being built together, green science initiatives and sincere academic dialogue among young people will play a decisive role in turning the SCO region into a powerful engine of global development and innovation.<\/p>\n \n Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation <\/strong><\/p>\n of the Republic of Uzbekistan,<\/strong><\/p>\n Head of<\/strong> the Department,<\/strong><\/p>\n Fazliddin Muminov<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Leider ist der Eintrag nur auf \u0420\u0443\u0441\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439 verf\u00fcgbar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6502,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-5"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gk-usbekistan.de\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6501","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gk-usbekistan.de\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gk-usbekistan.de\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gk-usbekistan.de\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gk-usbekistan.de\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6501"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/gk-usbekistan.de\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6501\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6503,"href":"https:\/\/gk-usbekistan.de\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6501\/revisions\/6503"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gk-usbekistan.de\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6502"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gk-usbekistan.de\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gk-usbekistan.de\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6501"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gk-usbekistan.de\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\nthe environment and human capital development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\n\u201c100 Future Innovators of the SCO,\u201d<\/strong> held among young people from SCO Member States as part of the successfully organised \u201cEngineers of the Future\u201d<\/strong> International Festival in Tashkent.<\/p>\n