TOKYO, November 5. /Dunyo IA/.   Embassy of Uzbekistan hosted a handover ceremony for 167 Japanese language textbooks provided to Tashkent State Agrarian University by the international organization “The Japan Foundation” within the framework of grant support, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

University received 11 titles of textbooks and teaching aids designed for studying the Japanese language. Hiromichi Otomo, representative of “The Japan Foundation”, attended the handover ceremony.

He emphasized the organization's readiness to expand educational cooperation with Uzbekistan.

“We hope that through these books, students will be able to learn more about Japan and contribute to the development of relations between Uzbekistan and Japan”, stated Hiromichi Otomo.

According to him, “The Japan Foundation” is also considering opportunities to support the textbook needs of other educational institutions in Uzbekistan where the Japanese language is taught. Interested organizations may submit applications to participate in relevant programs.

During the meeting, parties discussed prospects for the further development of educational, cultural and humanitarian ties between the two countries. Particular attention was paid to the teaching of the Japanese language and expanding cooperation between higher education institutions.

Furthermore, participants exchanged views on providing textbooks and educational materials to institutions teaching the Japanese language in remote regions of Uzbekistan. Expansion of the participation of young Uzbek scholars and Japanese language teachers in the scholarship and advanced training programs of “The Japan Foundation” was also discussed.