He said that the relation between the two countries is deeply rooted in historical, cultural and religious ties as well as shared aspirations for prosperity.
The Bangladesh envoy told this during his meeting with the Rector in charge of Tashkent Medical Academy Shukhrat Boymuradov on Friday (24 November 2023) at latter’s office. Dr. Murod Jafarov MD along with other officials from the Embassy and Academy were also in attendance during the meeting.
Ambassador Islam underscored the necessity for exploring the possibility of formalising cooperation at institution level in areas of health and medicines, in particular.
Rector in charge Boymuradov expressed his willingness to conclude a collaborative arrangement with a relevant institution of Bangladesh. Terming the Tashkent Medical Academy as one of the leading educational institutes in Uzbekistan, he informed of the international cooperations it has with other countries, with special mention to the countries in South Asia.
The Rector in charge also briefed Ambassador of the history, curriculum, faculties, facilities and achievements of the Academy. Referring to the current context, especially in the post-pandemic period, the meeting underlined the importance of giving renewed emphasis on science, technology and innovation, especially in health and medical fields.
Boymuradov in facilitating interactions of students, teachers, researchers and health professionals between the two countries. He expressed his willingness to conclude a collaborative arrangement with a relevant institution of Bangladesh.
The meeting ended with re-affirming the commitment of working together to further promote and expand academic and educational ties between the two countries for the mutual benefits of the peoples of Bangladesh and Uzbekistan.
