Cooperation Prospects with KAIST in Science, Education and Metallurgy Discussed
2026-07-31 18:30:00 / News
On 31 July 2026, First Deputy Minister of Mining Industry and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan F. Khamidova held a meeting with a delegation from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), led by Professor Shin Byungha, Head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for expanding scientific, technological and academic cooperation, with particular emphasis on implementing joint projects in the metallurgical sector, introducing advanced mineral processing technologies and promoting collaborative research.
Special attention was also given to cooperation in higher education, including academic exchange programmes, the training of highly qualified specialists and the expansion of partnerships between higher education institutions of the two countries.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue developing joint initiatives and to prepare proposals for further strengthening bilateral cooperation in science, education and technology.