A prominent global academic in the field of diplomatic and international governance studies.

Member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, and the International Forum for Diplomatic Training.

A pioneering leader in the development of diplomatic curriculum and the introduction of new concepts and studies.

He has received numerous prestigious awards and honorary academic degrees in recognition of his contribution to global diplomacy and the training of a new generation of diplomats.

He was awarded an honorary doctoral degree in Sciences from the University of Economics and International Diplomacy, Uzbekistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 1999, and an honorary doctoral degree in Philosophy from Tashkent University of Oriental Studies.