It is known that on September 28-30, the IV Forum of rectors of universities of Uzbekistan and Japan was held at the University of Tsukuba, Japan. Under the leadership of the First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Rector of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy Sadiq Safoev, the rectors and vice-rectors of HEIs of the Republic of Uzbekistan participated in this forum. During this business trip, the members of the delegation met with representatives of a number of Japanese universities in order to study foreign experience and activate cooperation, and discussed practical projects with foreign partners.