BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 8. Uzbekistan and Japan
explored opportunities to expand investment and industrial
cooperation during the Uzbekistan–Japan Business Forum held in
Tashkent.
This was reflected in the statement published by the Chamber of
Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan.
The event was organized by Uzbekistan's Ministry of Investment,
Industry and Trade in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and
Industry.
A high-level Japanese delegation led by the Japan Business
Federation (KEIDANREN) attended the forum. The delegation included
representatives of major Japanese corporations and financial
institutions, including Toyota Tsusho Corporation, ITOCHU
Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, Marubeni Corporation, Shimizu
Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., Mizuho Bank, and MUFG
Bank.
During the forum, representatives of leading Japanese companies
presented opportunities for implementing joint projects in
Uzbekistan across the energy, digital technology, industrial,
infrastructure, and other promising sectors.
"The forum focused on opportunities to implement joint projects
in energy, digital technologies, industry, infrastructure, and
other promising sectors," the Chamber said.
Alisher Shaikhov, adviser to the chairman of Uzbekistan's
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, delivered a presentation on the
country's business climate, investment opportunities, and measures
aimed at creating favorable conditions for foreign investors.
As part of the practical agenda, the forum also featured
business-to-business (B2B) and government-to-business (G2B)
meetings, where participants discussed expanding bilateral
cooperation, launching joint projects, attracting investment, and
establishing new partnerships.
"The B2B and G2B meetings provided a platform for entrepreneurs
from both countries to discuss expanding cooperation, implementing
joint projects, attracting investment, and developing new
cooperative ties," the ministry said.
