President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during his meeting with the youth at the Kuksaroy residence, emphasized that mastering foreign languages, alongside one’s native language, is crucial for global success, particularly in business, where it holds unmatched value.
The government will provide up to 120 million UZS in interest-free loans to young people who open language centers to promote foreign language learning. Additionally, tuition fees for youth studying foreign languages will be covered through a “2+6” model, where students pay for the first two months, and the government covers the remaining six months.
This year, the goal is to reach $1 billion in IT exports, with a strong emphasis on increasing youth participation. The “One Million Programmers” initiative aims to involve an additional 300,000 young people. Furthermore, Uzbek language courses on platforms like Coursera will be expanded, including those focused on artificial intelligence.
The “Muhammad Khwarezmi Successors” project will expand in Karakalpakstan, reaching 1,000 more youth. A partnership with the UAE will introduce the “One Million Artificial Intelligence Users” project, while the Ministry of Digital Technologies will begin its implementation.
In 2024, 25,000 girls were trained in IT, with plans to double this number. Another initiative, “Bright Talent,” will support talented but economically disadvantaged youth to study abroad, with their tuition fully covered.
Government programs will also provide interest-free education loans and grants to students from low-income families. 1,000 talented students will be sent to top 100 universities globally each year, with their living and educational costs covered.
Additionally, a new initiative will provide 10-year interest-free loans for young scientists under 35, up to 800 million UZS for housing. The number of grants for young scholars pursuing degrees at prestigious universities will be increased.
A national strategy to strengthen the role of education in reducing poverty was also highlighted, with a focus on teaching discipline and ethical use of the internet, preventing misinformation and harmful ideologies.
Youth development programs will be closely integrated into the legislative process, with local councils incorporating youth representatives in policy discussions. The President also emphasized that the involvement of young people in shaping the nation’s future is crucial for its continued development.
