NEW DELHI, October 22. /Dunyo IA/.  A “roundtable” dedicated to the Uzbek Language Day, organized at the initiative of the Embassy of Uzbekistan, was held at Jamia Millia Islamia University in India, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Event was attended by Dr. Shahid Tasleem, Professor at the Department of Foreign Languages of the university, faculty members of the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Indian specialists who connected online, as well as students of the new program.

Embassy representative elaborated on the ongoing reforms in Uzbekistan, the development of modern education, and the expansion of international academic cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the state policy aimed at the development of the Uzbek language, its integration into digital technologies and artificial intelligence, as well as the establishment of Uzbek language and culture centers at foreign universities.

According to Professor Shahid Tasleem, Uzbek language courses have been operational at Jamia Millia Islamia University since 2004. Today, graduates of the program teach the Uzbek language at Jawaharlal Nehru University and other educational institutions in India.

In view of the growing interest among Indian youth, a bachelor's degree program in Uzbek Language and Literature has been incorporated into the university's curriculum starting this academic year. This initiative offers students additional opportunities to study the history, literature, and culture of Uzbekistan.

During the open discussion, students demonstrated their proficiency in the Uzbek language and expressed their intent to pursue further studies. They also enquired about admission requirements for higher education institutions in Uzbekistan and scholarship options available for Indian students.

Participants were briefed on the cooperation between Jamia Millia Islamia University and the Alisher Navoiy Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature, the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, and the University of World Economy and Diplomacy.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Professor Shahid Tasleem expressed his gratitude to the Uzbek side for the continuous support provided to the Department of Uzbek Language, which has been active at the university for many years.