Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- In recent years, Uzbek-German bilateral cooperation has acquired new impetus. This is evidenced by the intensive political dialogue between the leaders of the two countries. Supporting initiatives in the field of training of qualified specialists is an important direction in the development of multifaceted Uzbek-German cooperation.

On 16 November,  a conference was held at the University of Geological Sciences dedicated to the opening of the representative office of the universities of federal state of Saxony.

The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Mining and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan Azam Kadirkhodjaev, Director of the Agency for Innovative Development Olimjon Tuychiev, German Ambassador to Uzbekistan Dr. Thilo Klinner, Minister of Science, Culture and Tourism of the Federal State of Saxony Sebastian Gemkov, Rector of the University of Geological Sciences Maksud Isakov, Rector Freiberg Mining Academy Professor Klaus-Dieter Barbnecht and other experts, as well as media representatives and journalists.

The main goals and directions of the office are mutual cooperation in training specialists in the field of mining and geology, mechanical engineering, materials science, geoecology, economics and business management, expanding student exchange, improving the professional training of young people planning to study in Saxony, organizing preparatory courses in Uzbekistan.