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The delegation of Nordic International University is currently on an educational visit to Malaysia
February 04 , 2025
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The first Uzbekistan-Malaysia Education Forum, organized by the higher education ministries of both countries, is being held on the topic of "Opportunities and Initiatives in Higher Education to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals."
During the prestigious opening session, the national anthems of both countries were played, and cultural performances were presented.
The Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Kognirotboy Sharipov, and the Minister of Higher Education of Malaysia, Zambry Abdul Kadir, emphasized the strong collaboration between the two countries in the field of higher education.
Within the framework of the forum, cooperation memorandums were signed between Nordic International University and several prestigious institutions, including the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), Sultan Idris Pedagogical University (UPSI), and Utara University (UUM) in Malaysia.
Negotiations are being held on promising directions such as engaging Malaysian youth in joint educational programs, supporting their continuation of studies in Finland, student exchange programs, and implementing faculty training initiatives.
Additionally, agreements are being reached to organize the "Uzbekistan-Malaysia Business and Education Forum" in Tashkent and to implement projects that provide convenience for students in collaboration with foreign investors.
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