Opening at the UWED Analytical Center for the Study of Japan at the UWED Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan

The University of World Economy and Diplomacy hosted the opening ceremony of the only Analytical Research Center in Japan in the Central Asian region.

The Advisor to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Rector of UWED - A.A. Abduvakhitov, Advisor - Deputy Head of the Mission of the Embassy of Japan, Mr. Suda Atsushi, Head of the Representative Office of the Japan Agency for International Cooperation in Uzbekistan, Mr. Takasaka Muneo, took part in the opening ceremony of the center JICA Volunteer Coordinator Mr. Mizuno Shigehiro, Representative of Nagoya University in Uzbekistan Imamura Eiichi, First Secretary, Korea and Japan Division, Office for Cooperation with Eastern and Southeast Countries Asia and the Pacific D.A.Kurbanov Uzbek Foreign Ministry, head of the Delegation of the University of Nagoya in Uzbekistan Elmurod Eldor, faculty, doctoral students and UWED.

The main goal of the Center is to deepen Uzbek-Japanese relations in all areas, ensuring the implementation of the Presidential Decree of October 8, 2019 “On approval of the Concept of the development of higher education in the Republic of Uzbekistan until 2030”.

The strategic partnerships established between the two countries in 2002 are developing dynamically in the fields of science, education and innovation, along with political, inter-parliamentary, trade and economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian, innovative and tourism.

In particular, the Japanese Law Center, created by Nagoya University at the Tashkent State Law University, the Uzbek-Japanese Youth Innovation Center at the Tashkent State Technical University, the Japanese Media Training Center at the Tashkent University of Information Technologies, the Department of Japanese Studies at the Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies. The mechanism of the conference of rectors of Uzbekistan and Japan is a clear confirmation of this.

After the independence of our country, more than five thousand Uzbek young people were trained at various universities in Japan and make full use of all their knowledge and experience for the prosperity of our country.

The scientific and educational process of the UWED is also aimed at actively participating in the rapprochement of the two countries. For many years, it has successfully implemented student exchange programs with prestigious universities in Japan, as well as well-known Japanese specialists who constantly conduct classes not only in the Japanese language, but also in the modern economy, domestic and foreign policy of Japan.

The logical continuation of these positive events is the opening today of the Analytical Center for the Study of Japan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan. Here highly qualified specialists, researchers, expert groups and analytical circles comprehensively and comprehensively study the Japanese state and society. It also examines fundamental studies of important political, economic, social and cultural processes taking place in this country, international initiatives of Japan, international relations, concepts of foreign policy and practical efforts, problems and solutions.

In addition, the rich history, ancient religion, and cultural heritage of the Japanese have been preserved for many centuries and therefore the spiritual heritage, national values ​​and traditions of the country are deeply studied and the unique experience of modernizing the country is deeply absorbed.

Historical information about more than 23 thousand Japanese who found themselves in our country during the harsh war and post-war years, the history of bilateral relations, multifaceted cooperation within the framework of international and regional organizations and other pressing problems will become priority areas of research at the Analytical Center for the Study of Japan at the UWED.

The center assists in organizing lectures by leading Japanese scientists and experts in the field of foreign policy and economics, and experienced diplomats.

The most advanced knowledge obtained as a result of academic exchanges, joint projects and skill-based scientific principles are effectively used in the development of foreign policy and scientific research in Uzbekistan, the introduction of new courses and programs, as well as the publication of various manuals and brochures.

The opening of such a modern analytical center will significantly increase the academic potential and capabilities of the university, the quality of youth education and the global economy.

UWED will undoubtedly create good conditions in order to occupy high positions in internationally recognized ratings (Quacquarelli Symonds, Times Higher Education, Academic Ranking of World Universities).

Teachers of the Department of Oriental Languages, led by the head of the department H.Sh. Gafurova, as well as students studying Japanese, took an active part in preparing for this event.