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UrSU discussed issues of combating drug addiction and drug crimes


Today, a meeting dedicated to ensuring the implementation of Decree No. PF-207 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated November 3, 2025, “On Comprehensive Measures to Effectively Protect Public Health and the Nation’s Gene Pool from Drug Addiction and Drug-Related Crime” was held at Abu Rayhon Biruni Urgench State University.

The meeting was chaired by Farhod Xasanov, director of the Agency for Drug and Firearms Control under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Sherzod Berdiyev, deputy governor of Khorezm Region, and the heads of all higher education institutions in the region attended the meeting.

During the meeting, Feruza Madrahimova, rector of Urgench State University, delivered a presentation on the implementation of the tasks outlined in the Presidential Decree, highlighting the measures being undertaken at the university, its existing capacities, and future plans.

The participants held comprehensive discussions on preventing drug addiction and drug-related crime, promoting healthy lifestyles among young people, improving the effectiveness of preventive measures, strengthening students’ legal awareness and social responsibility, and enhancing cooperation between educational institutions and relevant organizations.