Uzbekistan and Korea expand cooperation
As part of the visit of Uzbekistan's parliamentary delegation to Seoul, Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Chairperson of the National Anti-Corruption Council Tanzila Narbayeva met with Jeon Il-yeon, Chairman of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea.
The current state and prospects for cooperation between Uzbekistan and South Korea to combat corruption, ensure openness and transparency in public administration, strengthen the rule of law, and protect the rights and freedoms of citizens were discussed during the talks.
Jeong Il-yeon highly praised the ongoing reforms in Uzbekistan aimed at combating corruption, ensuring the rule of law, strengthening transparency in public administration, and advancing digitalization
The importance of developing bilateral cooperation within the framework of the memorandum signed between the responsible agencies was noted. An agreement was reached to develop a separate action plan aimed at the effective use of digital technologies, training of civil servants, and the mutual exchange of best practices in corruption prevention.
***
During its visit to the Republic of Korea, the parliamentary delegation of Uzbekistan met with representatives of several educational organizations.
Prospects for cooperation to improve the quality of preschool education, introduce innovative methods for teaching foreign languages, and enhance teachers' qualifications were discussed with EduLink leadership.
It was noted that, through the company’s innovative programs, 3.5 thousand children are learning English in kindergartens, and about 3 thousand teachers have improved their qualifications.
During the dialogue with Shinhan University President Kang Sung-jong, the parties exchanged views on developing the higher education system based on international standards and strengthening cooperation in science and innovation. Proposals included implementing educational programs, enhancing student and teaching staff exchanges, engaging students from Uzbekistan in collaborative initiatives, and organizing joint scientific-enlightenment events.
At the meeting, special attention was also paid to prospects for cooperation in training medical personnel, particularly in nursing.
Norgul Abduraimova, UzA
