JASU Rector Participated in the Central Asia International Education Forum
On October 28, 2026, the Central Asia International Education Forum, titled “Central Asia — A New Space for Education, Science and Innovation,” was held at the Uzbekistan International Forums Palace in Tashkent.
The large-scale forum served as an important international platform for discussing the development of academic and scientific cooperation among the countries of Central Asia. More than 1,500 delegates participated in the event, including ministers responsible for education in the five Central Asian countries, university leaders, representatives of international organizations and experts. The agenda focused on academic mobility, joint educational programmes, scientific research, innovation and inter-university cooperation.
The delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic was headed by Gulzat Tynybekovna Isamatova, Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the plenary session, the Minister delivered a presentation on “Central Asia — A New Space for Education, Science and Innovation,” emphasizing the importance of practical integration of higher education and academic science, expanded academic mobility and joint scientific initiatives across the region.
Within the framework of the forum, K. Zh. Usenov, Rector of Jalal-Abad State University, participated in meetings and discussions dedicated to strengthening regional and international cooperation in higher education and science.
One of the significant outcomes of JASU’s participation was the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Jalal-Abad State University and Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The Memorandum was signed by K. Zh. Usenov, Rector of JASU, and Alisher Kadirovich Usmankulov, Rector of Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute.
The Memorandum is aimed at developing mutually beneficial cooperation in education, scientific research and innovation. It provides for the exchange of academic staff and researchers, student academic mobility, master classes and lectures, joint scientific projects, conferences, seminars and round tables, as well as joint research and development activities.
In addition, discussions were held with representatives of Tashkent State Transport University on prospective cooperation with Jalal-Abad State University and possible areas of joint activity.
JASU’s participation in the Central Asia International Education Forum opens new opportunities for expanding the University’s international partnerships, strengthening academic mobility, implementing joint educational and research projects, and enhancing its role within the regional higher education landscape.
Education, science and innovation are the foundation of Central Asia’s future. Jalal-Abad State University will continue contributing actively to the development of a shared educational and scientific space across the region.
