On October 10, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov met in Tashkent with a delegation of the Japan-Uzbekistan Silk Road Foundation (JUSRF), led by Yoshitsugu Minagawa.

The talks were also attended by representatives of Sakura Global Holding, Sakura Seiki, JA Hokkaido Central Union, and other Japanese organizations.

The parties discussed expanding trade, economic and investment ties, implementing joint projects in infrastructure, healthcare, industry, education and tourism, as well as engaging Japanese companies in their implementation.

Particular attention was paid to medical education, the establishment of a university hospital, the participation of Japanese businesses in the special economic zone project in Samarkand, the localization of production, and the development of public-private partnerships.

Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to continue cooperation under the Memorandum of Understanding signed in July 2024, expand direct business contacts, and advance joint initiatives.