The Governor of Navoi Region, Normat Tursunov, held a meeting with representatives of SMEC, an international consulting and engineering company.
SMEC is an international consulting company from Belgium that operates in the field of engineering and infrastructure. The company implements large projects in more than 40 countries worldwide. In Uzbekistan, SMEC has been active since 1999 in areas such as water resource management, energy, education, healthcare, and public administration.
According to the governorate's press service, during the negotiations, issues were discussed regarding the improvement of irrigation systems, the efficient use of water resources, as well as the development and expansion of the logistical potential of Navoi International Airport.
Furthermore, the parties discussed plans to organize presentations of Navoi Region in Germany and France to widely promote its investment, industrial, and tourism potential in the international arena with the participation of SMEC.
As a result of the meeting, the parties reached an agreement on the further development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the specified areas.
The Youth Service of the agency, together with several partner organizations, organized an open meeting for proactive and problem-facing youth from the Sergeliysky district.
Every Thursday in the country, all ministries, departments, and administrations celebrate 'Youth Day.' As part of this event, young people presented their current proposals and initiatives on issues that concern them. This once again demonstrated their activity in social life and their concern for reforms.
During the gathering, young people presented their ideas in the field of entrepreneurship. Furthermore, practical decisions were made regarding the support of promising projects. As a result of the dialogue, it was decided to provide preferential loans from banks to 4 young people. Additionally, one startup project by a young person will be launched, and the expenses of another young person related to obtaining a driver's license at a driving school will be covered.
A Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, A. Urimbetov, a lecturer at the Department of 'Zooengineering' of the Samarkand State University of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Husbandry and Biotechnology, Nukus Branch, participated in the international conference '2026 China–Central Asia Industry–University–Research–Application Cooperation Conference,' which was held in Urumqi, People's Republic of China.
This prestigious international forum was organized with the assistance of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and the government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The event gathered representatives from higher educational institutions, scientific research institutes, production enterprises, and specialists from China and Central Asian countries.
During the conference, issues of strengthening the integration of science, education, and production, implementing modern scientific developments into practice, expanding the exchange of innovative technologies, and developing international scientific cooperation in the agricultural sector were discussed. A. Urimbetov presented a report at the conference on current problems, practical research results, and scientific approaches in this field.
The participation of a scientist from Karakalpakstan in this international forum was one of the important steps toward expanding the branch's international scientific ties, strengthening cooperation with foreign higher and scientific institutions, and increasing the activity of professors on the international scientific stage.
Attending such significant international conferences opens up broad opportunities to study advanced scientific experience, exchange knowledge, support promising scientific initiatives, and implement future joint research projects. This, in turn, contributes to enhancing the scientific potential of this higher educational institution, expanding the geography of international cooperation, and making a worthy contribution to the development of agricultural education and science.
