As part of his visit to the federal state of Bavaria, Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Germany, Dilshod Akhatov, took part in the “Usbekistan-Forum 2026 In München”, held in Munich, the correspondent of Dunyo news agency reports.
The event was organized with the support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan by Klett EDU GmbH in cooperation with the Ost-West-Wirtschaftsforum. It took place in the historic Maximilianeum building, which houses the Bavarian Parliament (Landtag).
The forum was attended by Erik Beißwenger, former Bavarian State Minister for European Affairs and International Relations and a member of the Landtag; Stefan Mayer, a member of the German Bundestag; representatives of the regional parliament; heads and representatives of medical institutions, businesses and vocational education organizations; members of the Uzbek community; and journalists.
Participants were presented with information on Uzbekistan’s economic, social and cultural potential, rich history and tourism opportunities. They also exchanged views on prospects for expanding economic ties between Uzbekistan and Bavaria and developing direct cooperation between business communities and educational institutions.
Particular attention was paid to vocational education, labour migration and attracting skilled professionals. Representatives of Klett EDU spoke about the educational projects the company is implementing in Uzbekistan and its plans for the future. The sides discussed mechanisms for training and employing specialists, as well as practical aspects of cooperation in this area.
Young Uzbek citizens undertaking vocational training in Germany also shared their experiences. Taking into account the needs of Bavaria’s labour market, the participants considered prospects for training and employing specialists in healthcare and care services, construction, catering and logistics.
As part of the forum, Holger Kretschmer, a representative of the German publishing house Trescher Verlag, gave a presentation on Uzbekistan’s historical and cultural heritage and tourism potential. He also introduced participants to a travel guide to Uzbekistan published by the company.
Renowned German architect and publisher Professor Philipp Meuser, author of several books on Uzbekistan’s architecture, delivered a presentation on Tashkent’s architectural heritage and urban development history. He spoke about the ancient archaeological sites of Oqtepa and Ming Urik, the main stages in the development of the capital’s architecture, as well as projects to study, map and promote internationally the unique mosaics on the façades of multi-storey buildings.
The forum concluded with a traditional Uzbek reception. Guests were served a dastarkhan featuring traditional dishes, with Uzbek plov as its centrepiece. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, participants continued exchanging views on prospects for expanding mutual contacts and implementing joint initiatives.
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