On December 11, 2025, a Memorandum of Scientific and Educational Cooperation was signed between the Institute of Biological Safety and Biotechnology Problems of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Andijan Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Institute of Biological Safety and Biotechnology Problems of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan, represented by its Director, Doctor of Veterinary Sciences Azizullo Odilovich Abdullaev, acting on the basis of the Charter, on the one hand, and the Andijan Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies, represented by its Rector, Professor Tahirjan Zakirovich Sultanov, acting on the basis of the Charter, on the other hand, hereinafter jointly referred to as the “Parties”, have entered into this Memorandum as follows:
The purpose of this Memorandum is to establish a scientific and practical framework for the development and strengthening of mutually beneficial cooperation between the Parties, to promote the exchange of experience, technologies and information, and to implement joint innovation development programs, as well as cooperation in research, innovation and educational activities.
The Memorandum also provides for the exchange of scientists, researchers, PhD students and interns.
The Parties intend to implement joint projects and activities through:
-strengthening mutual understanding between the Parties;
-enhancing cooperation in joint scientific, innovative and investment projects;
-expanding cooperation in supporting and promoting investment initiatives.
For the implementation of this Memorandum, the Parties agree to cooperate in the following areas:
-academic exchange of master’s and PhD students, faculty members and researchers for education, short-term and long-term internships, and professional (educational, industrial, research, pre-graduation and pedagogical) training;cooperation in training highly qualified academic and scientific personnel and specialists in areas of mutual interest;
-invitation of representatives of the Parties to deliver lectures and exchange experience and information on curricula and educational programs;organization of lectures and master classes, including online formats, with participation of academic, research and administrative staff;implementation of joint scientific and technical research, including co-supervision and scientific consulting in the preparation of master’s and doctoral theses;
-organization of joint conferences, seminars, symposia, round tables and other scientific and educational events;publication of joint research results in peer-reviewed journals indexed in international databases, including Web of Science, Scopus and others;preparation and publication of joint scientific and educational materials;
-exchange of scientific publications, research results, educational materials, periodicals and information on upcoming events.
Specific terms and conditions for the implementation of activities under Article 2 shall be determined by separate agreements between the Parties.
Financial arrangements for projects under this Memorandum shall be defined by separate agreements. The Parties may involve national and international financial partners and funds.
This Memorandum may be amended by mutual written agreement of the Parties. All amendments shall form an integral part of this Memorandum.
This Memorandum does not create any financial obligations for the Parties. Funding of joint projects shall be governed by separate agreements.
In implementing this Memorandum, the Parties shall comply with the laws of their respective countries. Any disputes shall be resolved through consultations and negotiations.
This Memorandum shall enter into force upon signing and shall remain valid for five (5) years.
It shall be automatically extended for subsequent five (5) year periods unless either Party notifies the other Party in writing of its intention to terminate the Memorandum at least six (6) months prior to its expiration.
