Uzbekistan and Japan Discuss Expansion of Investment Cooperation and Implementation of Joint Projects
Uzbekistan and Japan discussed expanding investment cooperation and implementing joint projects in a number of sectors.
The talks took place on October 10 in Tashkent during a meeting between Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, and a delegation from the Japan–Uzbekistan Silk Road Fund (JUSRF), led by Yoshitsugu Minagawa.
Representatives of Sakura Global Holding, Sakura Seiki, JA Hokkaido Central Union, and other Japanese organizations also participated in the meeting.
The parties reviewed prospects for developing trade and economic relations, attracting Japanese companies to investment initiatives, and launching joint projects in infrastructure, healthcare, industry, education, and tourism.
Particular attention was paid to the development of medical education and the establishment of a university clinic.
The participants also discussed the potential involvement of Japanese businesses in the project to establish a special economic zone in Samarkand, the localization of production, and the expansion of public-private partnership mechanisms.
Following the negotiations, the parties reaffirmed their intention to continue cooperation within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in July 2024.
Key priorities for further cooperation include strengthening direct business contacts and promoting joint initiatives.