AGT Global Business Visit to Uzbekistan: Advancing International Cooperation in Science, Technology and Sports
October 13–17, 2026 | Tashkent and Samarkand, Uzbekistan
From October 13 to 17, 2026, representatives of AGT Global conducted a business visit to Uzbekistan aimed at strengthening international cooperation in research and development (R&D), the mining and metallurgical sector, innovative technologies, and sports.
The visit focused on developing joint scientific initiatives, exchanging expertise between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, expanding partnerships with universities, and promoting the AGT & KMWF ATLANTS International Mas-Wrestling Tournament for students and children, as well as the OPEN SPACE High-Tech Innovation Competition.
1. Cooperation with Tashkent State Agrarian University
As part of the visit, a meeting was held with the leadership of Tashkent State Agrarian University of the Republic of Uzbekistan, including university rectors and Vice-Rector Abdulaziz Abdulazizovich.
The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in science, sports, and innovation. Particular attention was given to joint research projects, the exchange of expertise, and strengthening collaboration between universities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Following the meeting, memorandums of cooperation were signed to reinforce partnerships and support the implementation of joint initiatives.
2. Advancing Scientific and Educational Partnerships
A meeting was also held with Rector Usmonov Botir Shukurillaevich and Vice-Rector Zebo Bobokhanova.
The parties signed memorandums of cooperation and reached agreements on advancing scientific collaboration. The Rector expressed readiness to appoint specialists responsible for scientific cooperation to identify priority areas for joint research.
The participation of university students in the OPEN SPACE High-Tech Innovation Competition was also discussed. The competition aims to encourage youth initiatives, engineering developments, and promising technological solutions.
3. International Scientific and Technical Cooperation
Representatives of AGT Global participated in activities at the Tashkent Chemical-Technological Institute, where an international scientific and technical conference entitled “Systems Thinking in Finding Solutions in Engineering Technologies” commenced.
As part of the scientific engagement, meetings and discussions involved Professor A. S. Khasanov and explored opportunities for cooperation with researchers from the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex.
Particular attention was given to research in metallurgy, chemical technologies, rare and rare-earth metals, and opportunities to combine the scientific and engineering expertise of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
The participants emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary research and joint scientific initiatives in developing effective technological solutions and strengthening international scientific cooperation.
4. AGT & KMWF ATLANTS International Tournament
Meetings with representatives of universities in Tashkent resulted in agreements to expand the participation of Uzbek students in the AGT & KMWF ATLANTS International Mas-Wrestling Tournament.
The discussions covered the universities’ readiness to form student sports teams and send athletes to compete in the tournament, including the final competitions in Astana, Kazakhstan.
These agreements create new opportunities to strengthen sports relations between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, exchange experience in athlete training, and promote mas-wrestling among young people.
5. Cooperation with Samarkand International University of Technology
Another important component of the visit was the discussion of cooperation with Samarkand International University of Technology, led by Tulkyn Samukov.
The parties explored opportunities to integrate R&D initiatives in mining and metallurgy, green economy development, digitalization, and the advancement of the mining and metallurgical sector in accordance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
The visit focused on developing joint scientific initiatives, exchanging expertise between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, expanding partnerships with universities, and promoting the AGT & KMWF ATLANTS International Mas-Wrestling Tournament for students and children, as well as the OPEN SPACE High-Tech Innovation Competition.
1. Cooperation with Tashkent State Agrarian University
As part of the visit, a meeting was held with the leadership of Tashkent State Agrarian University of the Republic of Uzbekistan, including university rectors and Vice-Rector Abdulaziz Abdulazizovich.
The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in science, sports, and innovation. Particular attention was given to joint research projects, the exchange of expertise, and strengthening collaboration between universities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Following the meeting, memorandums of cooperation were signed to reinforce partnerships and support the implementation of joint initiatives.
2. Advancing Scientific and Educational Partnerships
A meeting was also held with Rector Usmonov Botir Shukurillaevich and Vice-Rector Zebo Bobokhanova.
The parties signed memorandums of cooperation and reached agreements on advancing scientific collaboration. The Rector expressed readiness to appoint specialists responsible for scientific cooperation to identify priority areas for joint research.
The participation of university students in the OPEN SPACE High-Tech Innovation Competition was also discussed. The competition aims to encourage youth initiatives, engineering developments, and promising technological solutions.
3. International Scientific and Technical Cooperation
Representatives of AGT Global participated in activities at the Tashkent Chemical-Technological Institute, where an international scientific and technical conference entitled “Systems Thinking in Finding Solutions in Engineering Technologies” commenced.
As part of the scientific engagement, meetings and discussions involved Professor A. S. Khasanov and explored opportunities for cooperation with researchers from the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex.
Particular attention was given to research in metallurgy, chemical technologies, rare and rare-earth metals, and opportunities to combine the scientific and engineering expertise of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
The participants emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary research and joint scientific initiatives in developing effective technological solutions and strengthening international scientific cooperation.
4. AGT & KMWF ATLANTS International Tournament
Meetings with representatives of universities in Tashkent resulted in agreements to expand the participation of Uzbek students in the AGT & KMWF ATLANTS International Mas-Wrestling Tournament.
The discussions covered the universities’ readiness to form student sports teams and send athletes to compete in the tournament, including the final competitions in Astana, Kazakhstan.
These agreements create new opportunities to strengthen sports relations between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, exchange experience in athlete training, and promote mas-wrestling among young people.
5. Cooperation with Samarkand International University of Technology
Another important component of the visit was the discussion of cooperation with Samarkand International University of Technology, led by Tulkyn Samukov.
The parties explored opportunities to integrate R&D initiatives in mining and metallurgy, green economy development, digitalization, and the advancement of the mining and metallurgical sector in accordance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
The discussions also addressed student participation in the AGT & KMWF ATLANTS International Tournament and the OPEN SPACE High-Tech Innovation Competition.
Outcomes of the Visit
The AGT Global business visit to Uzbekistan marked an important step toward strengthening international partnerships between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in science, education, technology, and sports.
The agreements reached during the visit open up new opportunities for joint research, professional knowledge exchange, student engagement in innovation and sports projects, and long-term cooperation between universities and scientific communities in both countries.
The AGT Global business visit to Uzbekistan marked an important step toward strengthening international partnerships between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in science, education, technology, and sports.
The agreements reached during the visit open up new opportunities for joint research, professional knowledge exchange, student engagement in innovation and sports projects, and long-term cooperation between universities and scientific communities in both countries.
By bringing together scientific expertise, youth initiatives, and international sports projects, AGT Global seeks to contribute to the development of mas-wrestling, the promotion of innovation, and the strengthening of cultural diplomacy between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.