Today, October 26, Rector of the National University of Uzbekistan Inom Madjidov received an official delegation led by Professor Hamdullah Çuvalcı, Rector of Karadeniz Technical University (KTÜ), Republic of Türkiye.

The delegation also included Professor Ali Temiz, Vice-Rector, and Professor Sercan Erol, Chief Coordinator for External Relations.

At the beginning of the meeting, representatives of the two higher education institutions exchanged detailed information and presentations on their universities’ activities, research and academic potential, and achievements.

Following the negotiations, a memorandum of mutual cooperation was signed between the two universities. The document provides for the publication of scientific works, the implementation of joint research projects, and the establishment and development of exchange programmes for academic staff, doctoral students, and undergraduate and graduate students.

During the negotiations, the parties agreed to cooperate on research in geology, mineral resources, engineering geology, and natural resource monitoring, as well as in physics and chemistry. They also agreed to collaborate on biodiversity conservation, environmental monitoring, and research into the effects of climate change on natural systems.