On September 26, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Qongirotboy Sharipov held a meeting at Gulistan State University with a Chinese delegation consisting of Professor Jinpeng Yuan from Shandong Baolai Leelai Bio-Tech Group and Professors Lihon Wang and Fan Chuanfang from the Test-Analytical Center of the Shandong Academy of Sciences.

During the talks, it was emphasized that the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and China is rapidly developing not only in political and economic areas but also in the fields of society, science, education, and innovation. Future prospects of cooperation in innovative directions were also discussed.

The Minister highlighted that China is the main investment partner in implementing the honorable President’s initiative to transform Syrdarya region into an “Innovation Zone.” He noted that cooperation is now expanding beyond economy and production to include science and innovation.

The main agenda of the meeting was the establishment of an international joint laboratory under the Uzbekistan–China cooperation, in partnership with Shandong Baolai Leelai Bio-Tech Group, the Test-Analytical Center of the Shandong Academy of Sciences, and the Research Institute of Agrobiotechnology and Biochemistry at Gulistan State University.

The laboratory will conduct research in food security, soil fertility, biotechnology, and plant breeding, as well as address issues in the agricultural sector.

The opening of this laboratory will create broad opportunities for new research and joint projects for scientists of both countries and is expected to make a major contribution to introducing advanced technologies into the agricultural sector, improving soil quality, and increasing crop productivity.

It was also announced that with the growing presence of Chinese investors in Syrdarya region and the expansion of Gulistan State University’s cooperation with Chinese partners, demand for learning the Chinese language is increasing. Therefore, starting from the next academic year, a bachelor’s program in Chinese language will be launched at the university.

At the conclusion of the talks, Minister Qongirotboy Sharipov expressed gratitude to the guests for their visit and cooperation and presented commemorative gifts as a symbol of friendship.

Afterwards, the official opening ceremony of the international joint laboratory was held. On site, the Minister was introduced to the activities of the Research Institute of Agrobiotechnology and Biochemistry at Gulistan State University. The Director of the institute, Professor Habibjon Kushiyev, presented the innovative research being conducted and the products produced by the institute. The Minister personally interacted with researchers and exchanged views on their innovative studies.

At the end of the visit, the Minister also reviewed the future construction plans of the Uzbekistan–China “Test-Analytical Analysis” joint international laboratory and gave necessary instructions.

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