On March 17, 2021, the Chairman of the State Committee for the development of tourism of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Rector of the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism Abdukhakimov A. A. met with the Counsellor of the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Uzbekistan - Atsushi Suda. They discussed the policy of two countries in the field of education, which has a tendency of consistent and productive development. Special attention was paid to the development of scientific and educational ties, mobility of academic exchange, visits of representatives of universities and research institutes of the two countries, plans for joint conferences, seminars, forums and educational exhibitions.

On the occasion of the visit, the Counsellor of the Embassy of Japan in Uzbekistan handed over books about the culture and traditions of Japan and textbooks to the «Silk Road» University in order to improve the quality of education. The books will certainly add to the collections of Asian literature in the “Great Silk Road” category of the university’s library fund.

One of the main goals of improving the rating of the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism is to organize the largest and richest library for students, where they will be provided with all the conditions for a more informative acquaintance with the multifaceted field of tourism. In this direction, through the efforts of many international and local authorities, tourist organizations and embassies, there is a rapid expansion of the library fund of the university. Against this background, it is advisable to promote the brand of the library as an active source of modern and rapidly developing tourist knowledge.

It is noteworthy that the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism is one of the most famous and prestigious higher educational institutions and the very first university in the field of tourism both in Uzbekistan and in the Central Asian region. The main feature of the university is the training of promising personnel in the sphere of tourism through bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral studies, as well as on double degree programs. Highly qualified specialists in the field of tourism are involved in the training process. The training program provides for the possibility of internships of students in leading foreign universities, in order to improve knowledge, skills and experience.

The special flavor of the university is given by the fact that it is located in the iconic city of Central Asia – Samarkand, known as the center of scientific thought of the East, with its own achievements and traditions.