TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 7. Uzbekistan
and Japan discussed deepening the strategic partnership, expanding
multifaceted cooperation, and enhancing practical collaboration
across various sectors, Trend reports.
the news follows a meeting between President of Uzbekistan
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and a delegation from Japan, headed by Akihisa
Nagashima, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan.
During the meeting, it was underscored that Japan views
Uzbekistan as a reliable and long-term partner in promoting free
and open international cooperation based on the rule of law.
The Japanese government expressed high appreciation for the
dynamic development of bilateral relations, which span economic,
innovation, energy, industry, infrastructure, and social
cooperation. Notable areas of focus include education, cultural
exchanges, tourism, labor migration, and fruitful regional
collaboration.
President Mirziyoyev called for continued high-level exchanges
and mutual visits, emphasizing the importance of expanding
cooperation in trade, investment, and financial-technical sectors.
Both sides also discussed regional cooperation ahead of the
upcoming first Central Asia + Japan summit.
In 2024, trade between the two countries grew by 35 percent. The
portfolio of projects with leading Japanese companies and banks
exceeds $12 billion. Around 100 joint ventures and organizations
are successfully operating in Uzbekistan, including the
Uzbek-Japanese Center.
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