On 28 April 2026 the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies conferred the title of Honorary Professor on Ambassador Ahmed Farooq in a ceremony held at the university campus.
Professor Gulchera Rikhsieva, Rector of TSUOS, highlighted the ambassador’s active role in promoting academic exchanges, cultural initiatives and sustained institutional cooperation. She noted that his efforts had significantly advanced the partnership between TSUOS and the Pakistan Embassy in Uzbekistan and praised his commitment to strengthening people-to-people ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.
Ambassador Ahmed Farooq expressed gratitude to the Rector and the university, thanking faculty and administration for their ongoing cooperation and support. He underscored the importance of academic collaboration in deepening bilateral relations and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding engagement in education, culture and research.
The conferment of the Honorary Professor title to Ambassador Farooq reflects growing momentum in Pakistan-Uzbekistan relations and serves as a testament to the value both sides place on cultural diplomacy and institutional partnerships that benefit students, scholars and wider exchanges.
