As previously reported, a seminar dedicated to strengthening cooperation relations between higher education institutions of Uzbekistan and Spain was held today April 15 at "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

The aim of this seminar is to establish cooperation between higher educational institutions of Uzbekistan and Spain, to put into practice practical work, such as improvement of knowledge and skills of professors and teachers, as well as students within the framework of academic exchange programs.

Speaking at the seminar, Mr. Alfonso Gentile, Director of the Internationalization Agency at the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of Spain, touched upon the goals and objectives of the event. The event was also attended by representatives of 12 universities of the Spanish state, rectors and vice-rectors of a number of universities of our country, who delivered their reports.

Within the framework of the seminar, talks were held between Uzbek-Spanish universities and a memorandum of understanding on establishing cooperative relations was signed.