Transfer of Chinese language textbooks to the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan
On September 19, 2024 in the building of the Ministry of Pre-school and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Liu Zhiguang, General Director of JV “Asia Trans Gas” LLC and Mr. Usman Sharifkhodjaev, First Deputy Minister and officials from both sides met. During the meeting the issues of cooperation in the field of education were discussed. The First Deputy Minister in his speech noted that the country’s leadership pays special attention to the education of future generations and the introduction of learning a second foreign language in educational institutions of Uzbekistan. Already about 400 students have started studying Chinese as a second foreign language, which testifies to the growing interest in Chinese culture and language and the aspiration of young people for international cooperation.
The First Deputy Minister also expressed gratitude to the Management of JV “Asia Trans Gas” LLC for the charitable assistance provided by the company in the field of education in Bukhara and Navoi regions, as well as in Tashkent, helping to create comfortable conditions for teachers and students. Mr. Liu Zhiguang, General Director of JV “Asia Trans Gas” LLC, made a response speech. He emphasized the importance of providing assistance to educational institutions to strengthen cultural and educational ties between the two countries. The donation of textbooks and practical manuals on Chinese language will undoubtedly enrich the knowledge of Uzbek schoolchildren and allow them to get acquainted with the rich linguistic culture of China. Mr. Liu Zhiguang expressed confidence that learning foreign languages, especially such important ones as Chinese, will contribute to the expansion of educational horizons and help form a global mindset among the youth. At the end of the meeting, the parties signed a textbook donation agreement, and a certificate for the transfer of Chinese language textbooks was presented to the Ministry of Preschool and School Education by JV “Asia Trans Gas” LLC. Both sides expressed their mutual gratitude for the fruitful discussion and hoped for further cooperation in the field of education.