An international conference titled “Sustainable Central Asia: Silk Roads of Education, Arts, and AI” was held in Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan.

The event brought together more than 70 representatives from eight countries, including representatives of government institutions, higher education institutions, international organizations, and cultural sector professionals. Representatives of the Institute for the Development of the National Qualifications System also participated in the conference.

The conference addressed key issues such as strengthening mutual trust between education systems, improving mechanisms for the international recognition of qualifications, ensuring the quality of education, and expanding academic mobility.

Among the distinguished participants were Professor Luca Lantero, Director General of CIMEA, Amir Piric, Director of the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty, as well as experts from international organizations and higher education institutions.

During the concluding discussions, participants emphasized the importance of developing joint initiatives in the fields of education and culture, expanding the exchange of experience, and strengthening long-term cooperation among Central Asian countries.

The initiatives and approaches put forward at the conference are of significant importance for advancing Uzbekistan’s National Qualifications System, promoting the international recognition of qualifications, and ensuring the comparability of learning outcomes.