On 9 July 2019, Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Belgium Dilyor Khakimov visited the Free University of Brussels and held talks with the head of the department of Human Psychology Romain Meeusen.
At the meeting, views were exchanged on personnel training for industrial development, the role and place of VUB in the professionalization of various sectors of the economy, including measures on improving the quality of education in higher education institutions, training and retraining personnel for the needs of various sectors of the economy.
Following the negotiations, the parties reached a number of practical agreements. In particular, VUB leadership accepted an invitation to visit Uzbekistan, including for organization of negotiations at ministries and agencies of Uzbekistan.
In addition, in the context of the development of intercultural dialogue, the parties initiated the so-called thematic day “Day of Central Asia and Uzbekistan” at the Free University of Brussels. According to the Belgian side, such an initiative will contribute to the recognition of the country.
Following the meeting, Romain Meeusen expressed readiness to prepare a draft Memorandum of Understanding during the upcoming visit to Uzbekistan.
