The Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan:
- pursues basic and applied research in the field of natural, technical, medical, social and human sciences, thereby contributing to the economic, social and spiritual development of society;
- ensures implementation of the state policy in the field of science;
- analyses and examines current problems of development of nature, society and man, development of the relations among nations and national cultures, countries and peoples, education and intellectual and moral values;
- realizes development and practical implementation of new techniques and modern technologies;
- promotes the development of science-intensive industries, exploring the latest advances in science and technology and supports the wide use of them;
- provides training of highly qualified scientific personnel, the necessary conditions for productive creative activities of Uzbek scientists;
- promotes effective integration of science, education and industry;
- provides the organization and co-operation with the academies, universities, research institutions, foundations, and other related organizations in foreign countries, as well as with international scientific organizations.