On October 23, 2026, the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek held a meeting with a delegation from Imam Reza International University, led by its Rector, Dr. Ebrahim Donishifar. The delegation was received by Komil Inakov, Vice-Rector for International Relations of NUUz.

The meeting focused on prospects for cooperation between the two universities, faculty exchange, the organization of master classes, joint academic and practical conferences, and the preparation and publication of textbooks and teaching materials.

The parties also exchanged views on arranging lectures at NUUz by an Iranian academic and enabling NUUz faculty members to publish their research articles in the academic journal affiliated with Imam Reza International University.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek and Imam Reza International University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The agreement is expected to promote collaboration between the two higher education institutions in education and scientific research.