BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 3. Japanese
companies are interested in expanding cooperation with Kyrgyzstan,
said Chairman of the Japan-Kyrgyz Economic Exchange Association
(JKEEA) Shinji Tarutoko, Trend reports via the Cabinet of Ministers of
Kyrgyzstan.
He made the statement during a meeting with Special
Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic for Special
Assignments Bakyt Torobaev.
During the meeting, Shinji Tarutoko expressed readiness to
actively participate in the implementation of joint projects and
emphasized the importance of direct dialogue and institutional
support for the successful development of economic and investment
initiatives.
The sides also discussed prospects for further development of
Kyrgyz-Japanese cooperation.
Bakyt Torobaev, recently appointed as Special Representative of
the President for Special Assignments, noted that in his new role
he is responsible for the development of the real sector of the
economy and the attraction of international investment.
In this context, he stressed that the Kyrgyz side is open to
mutually beneficial investment partnerships with all countries,
including Japan.
Bakyt Torobaev congratulated Shinji Tarutoko on the
establishment of the Association and noted that his many years of
experience have contributed to building strong institutional ties
between the two countries. The creation of the Association is seen
as a long-term mechanism for expanding bilateral cooperation and
implementing joint economic initiatives.
The Special Representative of the President highlighted the
positive dynamics of Kyrgyz-Japanese relations, adding that all
Central Asian countries are developing dynamically and are seeking
new technologies to support economic growth.
The sides agreed to further develop cooperation and attract
Japanese investment into Kyrgyzstan’s economy.
Priority areas include healthcare, education, digital
technologies, tourism, energy, infrastructure, as well as
geological exploration and the development of rare earth metal
deposits.
