On September 17 of this year, the University of World Economy and Diplomacy hosted a spiritual and educational event dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan, under the theme “One Homeland, One People — Together We Create a Great Future!” As part of the event, a meaningful and sincere conversation entitled “The Blessing of Independence — The Value of the Homeland and Creativity” was held with Bahodir Jalolov, People’s Artist of Uzbekistan, Academician of the Academies of Arts of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, and laureate of the Alisher Navoi State Prize of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Galina Melnikova, People’s Artist of the Republic of Uzbekistan; and Professor E’tibor Sultonova. During the meeting, the participants exchanged views on the significance of independence in human life, the opportunities created for creative activities, the development of national art and culture, and the role of spiritual values in society. The distinguished representatives of the arts shared their rich life and creative experiences, emphasizing the important role of art in enriching the human mind and soul, strengthening love for the Motherland, and fostering a sense of national identity. Particular attention was paid to the importance of creativity, continuous learning, knowledge and spiritual development in the lives of young people. Students actively participated in the discussion, addressed their questions to the guests and engaged in a meaningful exchange of views. As part of the event, the winners of the “The Great Sons of My Motherland” essay competition and the “How I See My Motherland” drawing competition were awarded. The competitions were organized to encourage students’ creative potential and strengthen their interest in national history and spiritual values. The event contributed to the development of students’ creative abilities, increased their interest in national history and culture, strengthened their sense of connection to the Motherland, and inspired the younger generation to make a worthy contribution to the development of our country.
On 16 September of this year, the University of World Economy and Diplomacy hosted an introductory ceremony of the “Zakovat” intellectual club for first-year students. The event was opened by the club coordinator, M. Abduraxmanova. In her speech, she spoke about the goals and objectives of the “Zakovat” club, its main areas of activity, and the intellectual competitions held among students. She also emphasized that such games play an important role in broadening young people's worldview, developing logical and critical thinking, and building the skills of quick decision-making and teamwork. One of the key moments of the event was the change of the club's leadership. The club captain for the 2025–2026 academic year officially handed over their duties to the new club captain. The former captain spoke about the work carried out and the results achieved over the past academic year, as well as memorable moments in the club's life, and wished the new captain success in their future work. During the ceremony, the students became closely acquainted with the club's activities, membership procedure, and rules of the game. At the end of the event, first-year students received detailed answers to their questions. The question-and-answer session was held in a spirit of open and friendly dialogue. The ceremony gave a strong start to the club's activities in the new academic year and further increased the students' interest in intellectual games.
The First Deputy Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis and Rector of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Sodyq Safoev, met with Lars Thygesen, Special Representative for Central Asia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for strengthening interparliamentary cooperation between Uzbekistan and Denmark. They agreed to intensify relations between the Senate of the Oliy Majlis and the Danish Folketing (Parliament), as well as to continue regular exchanges of visits and dialogue. The interlocutors also exchanged views on bilateral political, trade, economic, and investment cooperation. In particular, they emphasized the importance of increasing bilateral trade, attracting Danish companies to projects in Uzbekistan, and implementing joint initiatives in the fields of energy, municipal infrastructure, water management, agriculture, and vocational education. In addition, the meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation in Central Asia, mitigating the effects of climate change, and expanding opportunities for young people.
On September 16 of this year, a spiritual and educational meeting on the topic of the “7 National Programs” was held at Secondary School No. 35, in collaboration with representatives of the Mirzo-Ulugbek District Center for Spirituality and Enlightenment, and attended by students. The main goal of the meeting was to broadly promote national and universal values among the youth, enhance their legal, environmental, and social awareness, and support their aspiration to actively participate in society. During the event, detailed information was provided on the essence and significance of the "7 National Programs," their role in the lives of young people, and their importance for the country's development. In particular, participants exchanged views on issues such as ensuring youth receive a quality education, promoting a healthy lifestyle, developing environmental awareness, ensuring the rule of law and improving legal literacy, as well as demonstrating an active civic stance in the development of the mahalla and society. Furthermore, emphasis was placed on the importance of organizing young people's leisure time meaningfully, protecting them from the influence of various harmful ideas, increasing their interest in reading and education, and raising them in a spirit of respect for national values. The meeting took the form of an open dialogue, where students were able to receive detailed answers to their questions from the specialists. At the conclusion of the event, the importance of providing comprehensive support to the youth and regularly holding such spiritual and educational meetings was noted.
On September 16, 2026, the “Rector's Hour” event was held at the Academic Lyceum of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, with the participation of first-year students. The event was attended by S. Safoev, First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Rector of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy. In his speech, the university rector sincerely congratulated the first-year students on their admission to the Academic Lyceum and set important goals for them, such as deeply mastering modern knowledge and skills in their future studies, constantly developing their intellectual potential, cultivating independent, critical, and creative thinking abilities, and actively participating in public life. Additionally, in accordance with the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PP-4910 dated December 3, 2020, “On measures to improve the system of selecting talented youth and the activities of academic lyceums”, 10 students in the 2025–2026 academic year who achieved "excellent" grades in all subjects, attained high results in subject Olympiads, reviews, contests, and sports competitions, and actively participated in social activities, were awarded the "Pride of the Academic Lyceum" scholarship by the university rector. During the event, to promote a reading culture among students, foster their interest in books, and develop their spiritual and intellectual potential, all first-year students were presented with books as a “Rector's Gift”.
At the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, an event on the topic "Current Issues in Overcoming Family Stereotypes Persisting in Society" was organized at the initiative of the Advisory Council on Women's Affairs. The event was opened by Professor E. Sultanova, Chair of the UWED Advisory Council on Women's Affairs. In her speech, she particularly emphasized that the Head of State is creating broad opportunities for the comprehensive support of women, for enhancing their role and standing in society, and for enabling them to receive education and fully realize their potential. She also highlighted the importance of reconsidering outdated family attitudes that still occur in society, establishing mutual respect and equal relations within the family, and fostering a conscious civic position among female students. The event was attended by guests Sh. Shakirova, Deputy Khokim (Mayor) of Mirzo Ulugbek District, and family psychologist Barnokhon Karimova. The guests shared their views and experience regarding the origins of stereotypes in family relations, their impact on personal and social development, and ways to overcome them. Talented female students of the university enriched the event programme with their performances, giving the meeting a special atmosphere. In addition, the activities of the Leader Girls Club were presented to first-year students as part of the meeting. The students became closely acquainted with the club's goals and objectives, its main areas of activity, and its projects aimed at developing girls' leadership potential. The event was held in a spirit of open dialogue and warmth, and aroused great interest among the participants. Such meetings serve to broaden young students' worldview, encourage a critical perspective on pressing social issues, and help shape an active civic stance.
First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis and Rector of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy Sodiq Safayev met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium to Uzbekistan, Mathias Kende. During the conversation, the parties discussed the current state of relations between Uzbekistan and Belgium, as well as the prospects for further developing inter-parliamentary cooperation. The important role of parliaments in ensuring the timely and effective implementation of reached agreements was highlighted. Attention was also paid to expanding inter-parliamentary ties and intensifying contacts between cooperation groups and parliamentary committees. During the meeting, special focus was placed on intensifying trade, economic, and investment cooperation. In particular, the importance of expanding the presence of Belgian companies in the Uzbek market and developing industrial cooperation involving technology transfer and specialist training was noted. Issues regarding the further development of cooperation between the higher education institutions of the two countries were also discussed. Specifically, the prospects for establishing joint educational programs between universities in Uzbekistan and Belgium, developing faculty and student exchanges, and strengthening research cooperation were highlighted.
On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the University of World Economy and Diplomacy hosted a meeting bringing together young people, members of the public, and representatives of political parties. Held under the slogan “One Homeland, One Nation: Building a New Life and a Shared Future”, the event focused on the large-scale reforms being implemented in the country, the consistent advancement of democratic processes, the development of civil society, as well as ways to further enhance the active participation of young people in public life. During the meeting, particular attention was given to strengthening young people’s political and legal awareness, reinforcing their sense of civic responsibility, encouraging their active participation in social processes, and supporting their initiatives. The event was attended by Shohzoda Nashpanovna Qurbonova, Deputy of the Mirzo Ulugbek District Council of People’s Deputies and Chairperson of the Mirzo Ulugbek District Council of the People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan, who participated as an honorary guest. The discussion also addressed the role of science, education, and youth in the country’s development, the importance of educating a generation equipped with modern knowledge and skills, and expanding young people’s participation in society and public administration. It was emphasized that knowledgeable, proactive, patriotic, and socially active young people play an invaluable role in ensuring the country’s sustainable development and prosperous future. Therefore, unlocking their intellectual and social potential and involving them more actively in key national processes remains one of the priority directions of state policy. At the conclusion of the event, it was noted that such open and meaningful dialogues play an important role in enhancing young people’s political and legal culture, strengthening their civic responsibility, and encouraging their active participation in the life of society.
