On January 13, 2026 — The Director of the MDIST Tourism Cluster, Dr. Asghar Mehmood Sufyan, and members of the Business and Tourism Development Department met with Mr. Barzu Abduraimov, CEO of the Tourism and Hospitality School “Skill Pro.”

The meeting focused on cooperation to launch short-term courses within the MDIST Tourism Cluster for students, industry professionals, and individuals interested in entering the tourism and hospitality sector. Planned courses include Gastronomy, Culinary Arts, Tour Guids, Tour Operators and Restaurant Management, with an emphasis on practical, industry-oriented training.

Both parties agreed to continue discussions toward formalizing the partnership.