From March 17 to 21, 2026, the team from the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED), consisting of students of the Faculty of International Law Sarvinoz Abdunazarova, Kumush Xaitkuliyeva, Mehriniso Jumanazarova va Sarbinaz Bekimbetova, participated in the Western and South Asian Regional Round of the prestigious John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition on World Trade Organization (WTO) law.

The team was coached by faculty members from the “International Law” department, Umid Yakubkhodjaev and Diyora Shukurova. The competition was held in India and brought together 19 teams from leading universities in India and Sri Lanka.

In a highly competitive environment, the UWED team demonstrated deep knowledge of WTO law, strong analytical skills, and exceptional public speaking abilities, performing successfully in the oral rounds and presenting persuasive written memoranda. The participants showed a deep understanding of complex legal issues, strong legal analysis and argumentation skills, as well as confident command of English in a professional context.

For information. The John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition is an annual prestigious competition for law students, simulating dispute resolution within the WTO system, with more than 100 teams participating from around the world. Organized in collaboration with the World Trade Organization (WTO), the competition focuses on international trade law. Its goal is to enhance participants' understanding of WTO law, dispute settlement procedures, and their overall ability to engage in multilateral trade negotiations.