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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Cultural bonds between India, Uzbekistan strong: Ambassador
Sardor Mirzayusupovich Rustambaev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India, has said that his country shares a strong diplomatic partnership as well as deep cultural and historical ties with India. In an interaction with the media in Kozhikode on Saturday (May 31, 2025), he described India as a 'strategic partner in many aspects. We were even under one empire once,' he remarked, emphasising the long-standing cultural ties and historical bond between India and Uzbekistan. Mr. Rustambaev was in the city to inaugurate Mediklick Expo, organised by KlickEdu, which offered students an opportunity to directly interact with delegates and graduates from various foreign medical universities. He said Uzbekistan offered Indian students high-quality and affordable medical education. 'Thousands of Indians are studying in Uzbekistan. They do not struggle and feel completely at home there,' he added. 'The people of Uzbekistan are very hospitable, and the weather is quite similar to that of Kerala,' Mr. Rustambaev said, adding that there was a threefold increase in the number of Indian students enrolled in Uzbekistan within just one year, rising from 3,500 to 10,000. Delegates from several countries, including Poland, Georgia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Tajikistan, took part in the expo.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Uzbekistan positions itself as hub for Indian business, students & tourists in Central Asia
Live Events An Indo-Uzbek Education & Business Summit 2025, held in New Delhi, marked a significant step in advancing collaboration between India and Uzbekistan across education, business, healthcare, tourism, and by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in India & organized by MD House, the forum last Sunday brought together over 100 prominent guests, including university rectors, investors, senior officials, and business leaders from both his keynote address, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sardor Rustambaev highlighted Uzbekistan's growing appeal to Indian students, especially in the field of medical education 'Uzbekistan is a paradise for Indian students,' he stated, noting that over 10,000 Indian students are currently pursuing medical education in Uzbekistan.(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)Uzbek medical universities offer: 6-year MD programs (including a 1-year internship); 100% English-medium instruction; linical training in government hospitals & Medical licensure upon completionThe forum featured prominent representatives from leading Uzbek universities, including: Samarkand State Medical University; Bukhara State Medical Institute; Namangan Medical Institute; Turon University; Andijan State Medical Institute and Journalism and Mass Communications University of is also emerging as an investment destination for Indian entrepreneurs in sectors such as Pharmaceuticals; Agriculture and food processing; Education and skill development and Infrastructure, IT, and logistics.'We welcome Indian investors with open arms,' said Rustambaev. 'Our government supports direct collaboration in many sectors.'The forum also celebrated the deep cultural ties and tourism potential between the two countries. Uzbekistan, rich in Silk Road heritage , is seeing increased interest from Indian travellers drawn to cities like Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, known for their UNESCO sites, vibrantbazaars, and shared cultural Indo-Uzbek Education & Business Summit 2025 reaffirmed both nations' commitment to strengthening partnerships in education, investment, and people-to-people engagement — reinforcing a shared vision of mutual growth and cultural harmony.
