When Said Bobur arrived in Qingdao from Uzbekistan in 2014, he carried little more than a backpack and a determination to study. Ten years later, the polyglot professional stands at the crossroads of international trade, leveraging his fluency in six languages to connect businesses across Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.
Now a key interpreter at the China-SCO Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Platform, Bobur facilitates cross-border dialogues between enterprises. "Every contract signed feels like adding another thread to the Silk Road's revival," he told KhabarAsia.com, describing his role in advancing regional economic integration.
The platform has enabled over $200 million in transactions since 2022, with Bobur's team assisting companies in navigating customs protocols and cultural nuances. His journey mirrors China's growing educational appeal – over 500,000 international students studied in the Chinese mainland in 2023, with Central Asian enrollments rising 15% annually.
As SCO members deepen collaboration in digital trade and green energy, multilingual professionals like Bobur are becoming indispensable. "We're not just translating words," he emphasized. "We're building understanding between civilizations."
