Cooperation in the field of education discussed with the German delegation
2026-05-02 20:00:00 / News of ministry
On May 2, 2026, a meeting was held in Tashkent between the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Qoʻngʻirotboy Sharipov, and a delegation led by the Parliamentary State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Johann Saathoff.
The meeting took place as part of the German delegation’s visit to Uzbekistan, including ahead of the 59th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank in Samarkand.
During the meeting, the parties discussed further development of cooperation between the two countries in higher education, science, and especially vocational education.
The minister emphasized the importance of aligning educational processes with labor market demands, introducing practice-based learning systems, and strengthening the integration of “education – science – industry.”
Particular attention was given to the development of the vocational education system. Currently, 598 technical colleges operate in Uzbekistan, with approximately 487,000 students studying in more than 300 fields. Germany was recognized as one of Uzbekistan’s key strategic partners in this area.
In particular, several major projects are being implemented with the participation of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, and KfW Development Bank.
Within the framework of a project supported by KfW, vocational education infrastructure is being modernized and modern training-production facilities are being created.
The parties also highlighted efforts to introduce elements of Germany’s dual education system, including the “Ausbildung” model, which strengthens cooperation between educational institutions and industrial enterprises.
As a result of the meeting, the importance of expanding cooperation was emphasized in key areas such as developing joint educational programs, increasing academic mobility, establishing joint training centers, and involving German companies more actively in the education process.
Additionally, the sides discussed training competitive specialists for the international labor market, including aligning educational standards with those of European Union countries and strengthening language training.
The meeting was held in a constructive spirit, and both sides noted that deepening cooperation between Uzbekistan and Germany in education and innovation is mutually beneficial.