KUALA LUMPUR, April 13. /Dunyo IA/. Embassy of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Technical University of Melaka, hosted the Uzbekistan - Malaysia Women Scientists Forum, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

The forum was opened by the Governor of Melaka State, Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam. It was attended by female rectors, vice-rectors and researchers from leading universities in Uzbekistan and Malaysia.

Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Karomiddin Gadoev, speaking at the forum, noted the dynamic development of bilateral cooperation in education. He emphasized that over the past two years, approximately 35 joint programs and scientific research projects have been implemented, more than 1,100 academic exchanges have taken place and there is steady growth in other educational projects and services.

In their speeches, participants shared best practices in educational institution management, pedagogy, organizing modern educational processes, developing STEM fields and training future leaders.

During the opening ceremony, Professor Dr. Fariza Sham, Director of the Institute of Islamic Civilization of Malaysia, was appointed as Uzbekistan’s Education Ambassador to Malaysia for her significant contribution to bilateral cooperation in education. She was formally presented with the corresponding certificate signed by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of Uzbekistan.

Additionally, within the framework of the forum, 13 cooperation agreements were signed between universities in Uzbekistan and Malaysia that are ranked in the global top 500, and arrangements were reached to implement promising joint projects.

The exhibition hall of the Technical University of Melaka featured 11 unique booths demonstrating the broad scientific potential of Uzbekistan's higher education institutions, their modern infrastructure, and the rich cultural heritage of the regions where they are located.

The forum's cultural program was complemented by vibrant performances by student artists from Fergana and Navoi State Universities.

The video materials presented - which showcased Uzbekistan's unique nature, rich history, and Islamic heritage, including the newly established Center of Islamic Civilization and the Imam al-Bukhari complex - aroused keen interest among Malaysian participants and a strong desire to visit the country.