The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, hereinafter referred to as 'ʻthe Parties”,

Desiring to strengthen the bonds of friendship between their two countries, to deepen the ties binding their peoples and to develop cooperation :n the fields of education, science and culture,

Convinced that further expansion of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the fields of education, science and culture contributes to the economic and social development of their respective countries,

Have agreed as follows:

The Parties shall encourage cooperation in the fields of education, science and culture based on the principles of equality and mutual benefit, and shall seek to create appropriate conditions for cooperation through:

Promoting direct scientific and cultural relations between the academic, cultural and scientific research institutions as well as the exchange of teachers and scholars, within the framework of available resources and opportunities;

Facilitating the transfer of experience and knowledge in scientific, technical and administrative fields between higher education and scientific research institutions;

Examining the possibilities to support mobility programmes, scholarships and joint research activities, in accordance with the capacities of both Parties;

Enhancing academic cooperation between higher education institutions of both countries;

Exchanging information on educational systems;

Implementing support systems for participants involved in mobility programmes, including orientation, language training and mentorship opportunities, with a view to enriching their experience abroad;

Encouraging contacts and exchanges in the fields of performing arts (music, theatre, dance), literature, applied and fine arts, photography, architecture, public collections (museums, libraries, archives) and other arts, as well as between creative groups;

Encouraging direct cooperation between libraries and archives;

Encouraging the organisation of educational, scientific and cultural events in the educational and cultural institutions of their respective countries, including seminars and lectures, book exhibitions and fairs and other forms available for presenting the achievements of both countries;

Supporting any other forms of cooperation in the fields of education, science and culture, agreed upon by the Parties through diplomatic channels.

1. The Parties agree to promote and encourage various cultural and artistic activities, and to contribute to their implementation within the limits of their respective capacities, in particular by:

Promoting mutual visits by representatives from various fields of culture for the purposes of cooperation, internships and the exchange of experience;

Encouraging tours by individual artists and artistic groups, concerts, performances, exhibitions and other cultural events;

Extending invitations to festivals and other international events organised by stakeholders in their countries.

2. The Parties shall encourage the exchange of books, brochures, periodicals, documents, films and other materials and sources related to education, scientific research and cultural activities in their respective countries.

The Parties, in accordance with the national legislation of their respective States, shall facilitate access to manuscripts, archives and historical documents and cooperate in the fields of archaeology and cultural heritage in their respective countries. The Parties shall also facilitate the exchange of experts in these fields.

The Parties shall encourage the translation and publication of distinguished literary works originating from their respective countries.

The Parties shall encourage the learning of the Uzbek language in the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovenian language in the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as the translation and publication of relevant educational and methodological literature.

The Parties shall encourage the conclusion of agreements on cooperation between educational, scientific and cultural institutions of the two countries.

The Parties may, as necessary, hold consultations between their respective representatives with a view to drawing up executive programmes, envisaging the concrete measures and projects for the implementation of this Agreement and, where possible, defining financial and other organisational terms in order to carry out activities under this Agreement and its executive programmes.

This Agreement shall not affect the rights and obligations of the Parties under other treaties to which their respective States are parties.

Any disputes arising from the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement shall be settled through negotiations and consultations between the Parties through diplomatic channels.

This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual written consent of the Parties. Such amendments shall enter into force in accordance with Article 11, paragraph 1.

1. This Agreement shall enter into force on the thirtieth (30th) day following the date of receipt of the last written notification by which the Parties notify each other, through diplomatic channels, of the completion of their respective internal legal procedures required for its entry into force. It shall remain in force for a period of five (5) years and shall thereafter be automatically renewed for successive periods of five (5) years.

2. Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing six (6) monthsʼ prior written notice to the other Party through diplomatic channels.

Done at Ljubljana, on 22 May 2025, in two originals in the Uzbek, Slovenian, and English languages, all texts being equally authentic. In case of any divergence of interpretation, the English text shall prevail.