BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. Uzbekistan’s
Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade held a series of
high-level meetings in Japan aimed at strengthening bilateral
economic ties, expanding investment cooperation, and advancing
joint development projects.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of
Investment, Industry and Trade, following the meetings between the
two sides on June 22–23.
The centerpiece of the visit was talks between Kudratov and
Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa,
during which, "the heads of the ministries outlined concrete steps
to revitalize bilateral economic relations and deepen strategic
cooperation," the ministry said in the statement.
Kudratov also met with representatives of the Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japan Business
Federation (Keidanren), and the Japan-Uzbekistan Silk Road
Foundation. Discussions focused on project financing, expanding
business partnerships, and implementing socially significant
development initiatives.
In addition, the Uzbek delegation held meetings with senior
executives of major Japanese companies. The talks resulted in
agreements to pursue joint projects across a range of sectors,
including energy, finance, banking, microfinance, logistics,
healthcare, food processing, and biotechnology.
The visit reflects Uzbekistan’s broader efforts to attract
foreign investment and strengthen economic partnerships with
leading Asian economies. Japan remains one of Uzbekistan’s key
development partners, providing financing, technology, and
expertise for infrastructure, industrial modernization, and human
capital development projects. The latest discussions are expected
to support new investment flows and expand cooperation in
high-value sectors critical to Uzbekistan’s long-term economic
growth.
