Address at Korea University

In his address at Korea University, the President of Tajikistan thanked the university leadership and Academic Council for conferring the honorary doctorate, describing the decision as another sign of the two countries' commitment to developing friendly relations and shared scientific and cultural values.

He highlighted the role of knowledge and education in Tajik history and civilisation, and noted the Government of Tajikistan's efforts to develop higher education, increase the number of universities, and broaden opportunities for young people to study abroad. According to him, more than 40000 Tajik students are studying in about 50 countries, including the Republic of Korea.

He also described Tajikistan's relations with the Republic of Korea as expanding and called for continued cooperation with Korea University, wider academic exchanges, joint research projects, and stronger ties in education, health, the economy, digital technologies, energy and tourism.