T3 Foundation Board Chairman Elvan Kuzucu Hıdır and her accompanying delegation visited Uzbekistan as guests of the Uzbekistan Youth Affairs Agency. The delegation had a successful period during their visit to Uzbekistan, where they aimed to introduce T3 Foundation's pioneering projects in technology and youth fields and establish collaborations.

On the first day of the visit, Elvan Kuzucu Hıdır met with Olgan Bekar, the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Uzbekistan, followed by a visit to Ali Rıza Tezcan, the Coordinator of the Taskent Program Coordination Office of TİKA (Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency) in Uzbekistan. They visited the Cezeri-Lab Digital Design and Manufacturing Laboratory established by TİKA at the Taskent Architecture and Construction University and examined important technological developments. Elvan Kuzucu Hıdır, who visited Turin Polytechnic University Rector Olimjon To’ychiyev, was briefed by university students about TEKNOFEST 2024 projects. In a meeting held at the Palace of Youth Inventors with Alisher Sadullahev, the Chairman of the Uzbekistan Youth Affairs Agency, Elvan Kuzucu Hıdır listened to the projects in the field of technology implemented by the agency. Hıdır also met with Shirin Abidova, the Director of the Uzbekistan Volunteers Association, and examined the association's activities in the field of volunteering. At the El-Harezmi Digital Technologies School affiliated with the Presidency of Uzbekistan, she presented the projects of the Turkish Technology Team Foundation and invited students to TEKNOFEST 2024 Technology Competitions. She received information from Sherzod Abdurrahmanov, the Director of the Taskent IT Park, about IT Park Online University systems and technology initiatives.
 

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Within the scope of these visits, the Turkish Technology Team Foundation team laid the groundwork for collaborations by meeting with various important institutions and leaders of Uzbekistan. Meetings with institutions such as the Youth Affairs Agency, Volunteers Association, universities, and Digital Technologies School opened the doors to promising collaborations for future projects. Elvan Kuzucu Hıdır said in a statement regarding the visit, "We are delighted to evaluate potential collaborations in technology and innovation with the youth in Uzbekistan. As T3 Foundation, strengthening regional collaborations and bridging the gap in technology among youth are part of our mission. This visit was an exciting starting point for future joint projects."

Following the contacts, Dilnozaxon Kattaxonova, Deputy Head of the Uzbekistan Youth Affairs, visited Elvan Kuzucu Hıdır in Istanbul. The Turkish Technology Team Foundation continues to increase young people's interest in technology and establish strong ties between Türkiye and other countries through its projects and visits.