CAIRO, October 29. /Dunyo IA/.  Egyptian publications “Al-Khabar Al-Youm” and “See News” have published an article by Bahodir Turaev, Acting Rector of the International University of Turkic States, on the priorities of educational integration ahead of the 13^th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Ankara, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Article notes that, amid rapid change, higher education must prepare a generation capable of generating ideas, making scientific discoveries and finding innovative solutions. According to the author, the countries of the Turkic world are united by a shared history, spiritual values and traditions of mutual understanding, while the summit on October 29–30^th will be an important step towards strengthening cooperation in higher education, science and innovation.

Bahodir Turaev discusses the International University of Turkic States, established in Tashkent pursuant to a decree of the President of Uzbekistan dated January 24^th, 2025. In the 2025/2026 academic year, five programs were launched in cooperation with Turkish universities: medicine, computer engineering, electrical engineering, agricultural mechanisation and food technology. Partner institutions are Hacettepe University, Middle East Technical University (METU), Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and Ege University. In the 2026/2027 academic year, a further five joint programs are planned in cooperation with universities in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, covering fields including petroleum and gas engineering, communications technology and international law.

Practical steps include the launch of a Clinical Simulation and Practical Skills Center in March 2026, the establishment of computer laboratories, student accommodation and an information and resource centre, as well as a digital learning platform.

In conclusion, author expresses confidence that expanding cooperation in education and science will enhance the intellectual potential of the Turkic states and strengthen the region’s economic competitiveness. Among the promising areas for further development, he highlights academic mobility, joint degree programs and the integration of science and industry.