25 June 2026  — The Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan (MHESI) today marked the successful completion of the project  “Enhancing the Capacities of Surkhandarya Region to Educate and Train Afghan Citizens.”  The milestone was celebrated during a vibrant Career Festival and closing ceremony at the Educational Centre for Training Afghan Citizens (