Uzbekistan’s ambassador meets with students from Mogilev universities to discuss education in Belarus and future plans

The main topics of a meeting between Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Belarus, Nuriddin Mamazhanov, and students from Mogilev universities were the conditions of study, opportunities for internships at Belarusian enterprises, and career prospects for young professionals. The meeting took place at the Belarusian State University of Food and Chemical Technologies, as part of a working visit by a diplomatic delegation to the Mogilev region.

The meeting participants were Uzbek citizens studying at the Belarusian State University of Technology and Mogilev State University named after A.A. Kuleshov. Among them were future teachers, philologists, biologists, and food technology specialists. Some were continuing their bachelor’s studies, while others had already enrolled in master’s programs to further their knowledge.

During the informal conversation, Nuriddin Mamazhanov invited the young people to tell him about themselves, asked about their living and studying conditions, how comfortable they felt in Belarus, and what issues they faced away from home.

The conversation revealed that some students had first encountered the Belarusian education system several years earlier. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree, they decided to return to Mogilev to continue their master’s studies. The reasons for this choice included the quality of training, the attitude of teachers, and the conditions provided by the universities.

One of the meeting participants, who studies Russian language and literature, said she had become so accustomed to Mogilev during her years of study that she now felt at home there. Her friend also continued her master’s studies alongside her. Other students shared their experiences of living in dormitories, the organization of the educational process, and everyday life in Belarus.

The conversation also touched on the development of Uzbekistan’s education system. The ambassador highlighted the country’s growing need for qualified teaching staff, including foreign language specialists. He noted that the knowledge gained in Belarusian universities could be applied in Uzbekistan’s educational institutions, where new training areas were developing and opportunities for young specialists’ professional realization were being created. """

""" A diplomat placed particular emphasis on how students intend to apply their education upon returning to their home country. He stressed that studying abroad should provide not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical experience, exposure to modern technologies, and an understanding of production processes.

“Your task today is to gain knowledge and experience here, and to find partners. This will give you more opportunities to apply what you’ve learned in Uzbekistan after you graduate,” Nuriddin Mamazhanov told the students.

Another key topic was the training of specialists for the food industry. The ambassador praised the quality of Belarusian products, particularly dairy, noting that the success achieved is the result of continuous technological improvements and efforts by enterprises to enhance competitiveness.

The diplomat believes that students in relevant fields should use their time in education to familiarize themselves with production processes and learn from the experience of Belarusian enterprises. In the future, the skills they acquire could be valuable for developing Uzbekistan’s processing industry and implementing joint production projects.

In this context, Nuriddin Mamazhanov raised the issue of organizing practical training for foreign students. He was interested in whether Uzbek citizens have the opportunity to intern at Belarusian enterprises on an equal basis with local students. The diplomat emphasized the importance of such experience, as direct involvement in production processes helps future specialists better master their profession and become familiar with technologies that can later be applied in their home country.

The personal career plans of the meeting participants were also discussed. When talking about potential employment opportunities, young people expressed interest in job prospects in various fields, including international activities. Nuriddin Mamazhanov shared his own experience in civil service and diplomacy, emphasizing that professional growth largely depends on knowledge, initiative, and work results.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss further cooperation between the embassy and Uzbek students studying in Mogilev. A proposal was made to organize additional joint events that would allow young people from different universities to meet, communicate, and exchange experiences more frequently. """

""" Cooperation between universities in Mogilev and Uzbekistan has already yielded tangible results. According to Yuri Makin, a spokesperson for A.A. Kuleshov Mogilev State University, the university currently has three cooperation agreements in place with higher education institutions in Uzbekistan. These partners include Chirchik State Pedagogical University, Asian International University, and the University of Pedagogy and Economics.

• Chirchik State Pedagogical University
• Asian International University
• University of Pedagogy and Economics

The most active collaboration is with Chirchik State Pedagogical University, with which joint educational projects have been ongoing since 2020. """