BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. The Tashkent State
Transport University (TSTU) and the China Academy of Railway
Sciences (CARS) have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at
expanding scientific collaboration, promoting technology transfer,
and strengthening research capacity in the railway sector.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Transport
of Uzbekistan.
"At the online meeting, the parties discussed the development of
research activities in the field of rail transport, the
implementation of joint projects, and the establishment of
exchanges between specialists and researchers." the ministry said
in the statement.
"The memorandum signed following the talks will create a solid
foundation for taking bilateral cooperation to a new level, putting
modern scientific developments in the field of rail transport into
practice, and jointly implementing major scientific and practical
projects." the ministry noted.
The partnership is expected to contribute to the modernization
of Uzbekistan’s transport sector by providing access to
international expertise and advanced railway technologies. China
has emerged as a global leader in railway infrastructure,
high-speed rail development, and transport innovation, making
cooperation with Chinese research institutions particularly
valuable for Uzbekistan’s efforts to upgrade its transportation
network.
It was noted that the collaboration will also help strengthen
the integration of transportation education and scientific
research, improve the training of highly qualified specialists, and
expand opportunities for studying international best practices. The
agreement reflects Uzbekistan’s broader strategy of deepening
cooperation with leading foreign institutions to support
innovation, human capital development, and the modernization of
critical infrastructure sectors.
