During the visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Jizzakh region on December 2, 2025, important instructions were given to establish an engineering school in the field of nuclear energy at Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute, as well as to introduce joint educational programs in cooperation with the Tashkent branch of the National Research Nuclear University “Moscow Engineering Physics Institute.”

In order to ensure the implementation of these tasks, an official meeting was organized at Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute with the delegation of the Tashkent branch of the National Research Nuclear University “Moscow Engineering Physics Institute.”

At the meeting, the guests were warmly welcomed by the Rector of the Institute, Alisher Usmankulov.

The event was attended by Yuriy Maslov, Director of the Tashkent branch of the National Research Nuclear University “Moscow Engineering Physics Institute,” Zarina Uzakova, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs, Vohid Qudratov, Deputy Director for Youth Affairs and Spiritual and Educational Work, Saodat Shovdirova, Head of the Academic and Methodological Department, as well as the leadership and responsible staff of Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute.

During the negotiations, the parties thoroughly discussed the prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation. In particular, special attention was paid to the establishment of research activities in the field of nuclear energy, the training of highly qualified specialists, and the introduction of joint educational programs.

In addition, within the framework of the meeting, the delegation members familiarized themselves in detail with the scientific and innovative projects implemented at the Institute in recent years, modern research areas, and the material and technical base, and reviewed the existing infrastructure and achieved results.

Following the meeting, the following important agreements were reached:
— joint training of highly qualified engineering and technical personnel required for the planned construction of a small-capacity nuclear power plant in Forish district;
— development of joint curricula and educational programs;
— implementation of a joint educational program in a 2+2 format;
— establishment of an engineering school in the field of nuclear energy at the Institute, as well as the systematic organization of research and practical training.

This cooperation will contribute to the training of highly qualified personnel equipped with modern knowledge and skills in the field of nuclear energy, as well as to the further development of scientific potential.