Uzbek and Kyrgyz people have been living shoulder to shoulder for centuries. The root of these nations is the same. They lived in peace by exchanging in marriages.
Two great writers and state figures Chingiz Aytmatov and Sharof Rashidov were close friends.
After acquiring independence, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan established diplomatic relations. In 1992 Kyrgyzstan opened its embassy, while Uzbekistan opened its embassy in Bishkek in 1998. In 1996 two countries signed “Agreement on Eternal Friendship” which became legal basis for the relationship for two countries. 181 official documents had been signed until 2005.
But the issue of using trans-border rivers has lately caused misunderstanding between two countries.
Nowadays these two countries which have missed previous ties are renovating their relationships now. Sooranbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgyzstan paid an official visit to Uzbekistan.
“Kyrgyzstan is our close neighbor. That’s why there should not be any border between us. We opened our hearts to each other and for this reason we need to solve any issue”, said President of Uzbekistan.
In its turn, Sooronbay Jeenbekov expressed deep gratitude to Shavkat for the invitation and on behalf of people conveyed deep respect. President of Kyrgyzstan highly evaluated the efforts of Shavkat Mirziyoyev by saying: “You have turned our borders into real friendship, good neighborhood and partnership borders.”
Uzbekistan’s foreign policy highlights the importance of development successful relationships with neighbors. It has lately been observed an active integration process among Central Asian countries. Particularly, relations with Kyrgyzstan are leveling up. Visits between governmental bodies are widening.
During the meeting President Jeenbekov stressed his support for the President Mirziyoyev’s initiative for organizing constant advisory meetings with Central Asian leaders.
It is meaningful here to mention the participation of Maksatbek Toktomeshov, Muftiy of Kyrgyzstan at the International Scientific-practical conference called “Islamic solidarity in the example of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan” which was hosted by Uzbekistan in Tashkent on October 18th of the current year. Muftiy of Kyrgyzstan Maksatbek Toktomeshov:
The visit of President of Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan will bring our relationships into new level. For this reason people of both countries are observing with great positive hopes.
Press service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Nowadays, the period of intensive reforms in every field is going on in our country. The great opportunities are being created for the young generation in order to bring them up as educated, skilled specialists of their chosen field.
In particular, the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan, established in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan of April 16, 2018 "On Measures of improving the Spiritual Enlightenment Activities" has good conditions for local as well as foreign students.
The aim of the academy is to prepare Bachelor and Master students in various religious fields such as Quranic studies, Hadith, Islamic law, Aqedah, Sufism, Islamic economy and finance, History of Islam, its sources and philosophy, and also in the modern fields like religious studies, International relations, Foreign languages, Pilgrim tourism and Classical Oriental Literature along with researchers and academic staff conducting thorough researches in these spheres.
In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan of June 5, 2018 "On additional measures of improving the quality of education in higher education institutions and ensuring their active participation in the country's comprehensive reforms," the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan is enrolling citizens of foreign countries by interviews only.
The special commission for admission of foreign students at the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan is conducting interviews with foreign applicants. Up to now, citizens from Russia, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan have been interviewed for their desired fields of study.
It is worth noting that the process of admission and recruitment of the foreign citizens to the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan is going on.
Directions of undergraduate education of the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan are as follows:
The directions of Master's degree are:
Directions in doctoral studies:
Foreign students are enrolled by interviews. Everyone who wants to become a student of the Academy visit intdeptuz@gmail.com for more detailed information.
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