A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the State Institution “Center for International Programs” of Tajikistan and Beijing Yude International Education Technology Group Co. Ltd., Khovar reported, citing the Center for International Programs.

The MoU was signed in Beijing during the 12th International Forum on Educational Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. The signatories were Tojiddini Bahriddin, first deputy director of the Center for International Programs, and Yu Dejin, chairman of Beijing Yude.

The agreement aims to strengthen long-term educational cooperation between Tajikistan and China, expand ties between educational institutions and promote academic exchanges. It also seeks to broaden educational opportunities for Tajik citizens in China, including bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, Chinese language training, professional development, academic visits and cultural exchanges.

Other areas of cooperation include developing joint educational programs, expanding partnerships between universities, establishing joint laboratories and educational institutions in accordance with established procedures, and training highly qualified specialists to meet labor market needs.

The signing of the MoU marks a step toward deepening educational cooperation between Tajikistan and China, facilitating the exchange of best practices and creating new educational and scientific opportunities for young people in both countries.