BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. An official
delegation from Uzbekistan’s Fergana region, led by Governor
Khayrullo Bozorov, concluded a working visit to Japan aimed at
expanding economic cooperation, attracting investment,
strengthening regional partnerships and resulting in the signing of
six cooperation agreements, Trend reports, citing the regional administration.
During the visit, the delegation held talks with officials from
Tokyo and Hachioji, as well as representatives of Chiba and Tochigi
prefectures. Meetings were also conducted with major Japanese
companies operating in the automotive, electrical engineering,
information technology, agriculture, food processing, education,
healthcare, and international trade sectors.
A business forum and meetings with members of the Uzbek diaspora
were organized to showcase Fergana region’s trade and investment
potential. Delegation members also studied Japan’s advanced
practices in healthcare, information technology, and the food
industry.
The visit resulted in the signing of six cooperation agreements
and the development of a number of investment and trade
initiatives.
Among the key outcomes was an agreement with 10 Japanese IT
companies to export services worth $5 million by the end of
2027.
Officials said the visit marked an important step in advancing
economic and technological cooperation between Fergana region and
Japanese partners, while opening new opportunities for trade,
investment, and business collaboration.
