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In Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the authorities of the Fergana Region and the South Korean company Byucksan Corporation signed a memorandum of cooperation for an investment project to produce building materials. This was reported by the regional administration.

The Governor of the Fergana Region, Khayrullo Bozorov, held a meeting with the company's delegation, headed by Managing Director Soon Joo Kim. The participants discussed practical steps for implementing previously reached agreements and preparing the project.

Preliminary cooperation agreements were concluded in September 2026 during the visit of the Fergana Region delegation to South Korea. At that time, representatives of the region negotiated with the management of Byucksan Corporation.

The company, founded in 1958, specializes in producing thermal insulation and energy-efficient building materials, panels for interior and exterior finishing, as well as other construction products. In the latest meeting, the parties considered the possibility of introducing the company's technologies and production experience in the Fergana Region.

During the discussion, aspects such as the use of local raw materials and the creation of competitive products with high added value and export potential were addressed. Bozorov expressed his support for the project that this company plans to implement in the region.

The Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan and Seoul National University have concluded a memorandum of cooperation covering academic and research activities.

The document outlines broad areas of interaction between the two parties. One of the most important aspects will be joint work on the creation and development of the Artificial Intelligence Institute at the New Uzbekistan University.

Furthermore, the memorandum provides for the exchange of students, teaching and administrative staff, as well as the implementation of joint research projects and the exchange of scientific and educational materials.

Specific steps and initiatives for implementing this agreement will be determined in separate written agreements after further discussions and obtaining the necessary permissions.

The Chess Federations of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have concluded a memorandum of cooperation that will be valid for five years. According to this agreement, the parties plan to hold joint tournaments and training camps, as well as exchange experience between specialists and develop chess among children and youth. This was reported by the Chess Federation of Uzbekistan.

The signing of the memorandum took place on November 10, 2026. It was signed by Komil Sindarov, Deputy Chairman of the Chess Federation of Uzbekistan, and Zafar Mirzo, President of the Chess Federation of Tajikistan.

Under this agreement, partners intend to organize joint events and projects to popularize chess in both countries. It also provides for facilitating the participation of chess players, coaches, and referees in each other's competitions, seminars, and training camps.

The agreement also provides for joint educational programs, including work with national junior and youth teams, as well as holding bilateral and international tournaments, team matches, and friendly encounters.

Other areas of cooperation cover the exchange of knowledge in coaching and arbitration, conducting master classes, searching for and supporting talented young chess players, developing chess infrastructure, and attracting partners and sponsors.