Saida Mirziyoyeva: Uzbek language program at Oxford will bridge Uzbekistan and the world

The Alisher Navoi Tashkent State University of the Uzbek Language and Literature shared insights into the program, noting its significance for promoting Uzbek culture and scholarship on the world stage. A special report by the university also revisited highlights from the visit of Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, who attended the official opening ceremony.

Speaking at the event, Mirziyoyeva expressed optimism that the program would help foster cross-cultural understanding and academic exchange. “I hope this program will serve as a bridge between Uzbekistan and the world,” she said.

The ceremony brought together distinguished guests, including Sir Tim Hitchens, President of Wolfson College at Oxford; Lord Malcolm Bruce, a member of the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee; Professor Nicolai Sinai, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; and Oxford Lord Mayor Louise Upton.

During her visit, Mirziyoyeva also toured the historic Bodleian Library, where she viewed rare manuscripts and books related to Uzbekistan’s rich cultural and literary heritage.

Observers in both Uzbekistan and the United Kingdom have hailed the program as a milestone for Uzbek studies abroad, creating new opportunities for research, cultural exchange, and linguistic preservation. The initiative, they note, not only cements Oxford’s role in advancing regional scholarship but also deepens the intellectual ties between the two countries.