A delegation from the French National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts (CNAM) visited the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek.

The meeting focused on establishing mutually beneficial cooperation with CNAM, one of France’s leading public institutions in the fields of higher education, vocational training and applied research.

The French delegation included Carmen Branesku, Director of European and International Affairs at CNAM; Khaled Itani, Head of Mobility and Industry Projects; as well as Deni Duclo, Adviser at the Embassy of France in Uzbekistan, and Eva Bertrand, Attaché for Education and Inter-University Cooperation.

During the discussions, the participants explored several priority areas for cooperation. Particular attention was given to developing vocational and continuing education programmes, as well as launching short-term training courses, professional development programmes and specialist retraining initiatives. The parties also exchanged views on enhancing the academic mobility of faculty members and specialists, developing practice-oriented educational programmes tailored to the needs of industrial enterprises and employers, and organising joint research and practical projects, international seminars and experience-sharing activities.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to gradually establish cooperation in the promising areas discussed and further strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships.