BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 13. Uzbekistan and
Japan have discussed plans to expand cooperation in the peaceful
use of nuclear energy, including joint projects in nuclear
technologies and related sectors.
According to Uzbekistan’s Uzatom Agency, the discussions were
held during a meeting at Uzatom with a Japanese delegation
comprising representatives of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade
and Industry (METI), the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy
Security (JOGMEC), and ITOCHU Corporation.
The Japanese delegation was headed by Abe Eimitsu, Deputy
Director of the Office for International Cooperation in Nuclear
Energy at METI. The sides discussed prospects for joint projects in
nuclear technologies and related industries, as well as cooperation
in strengthening energy security and exchanging experience in the
peaceful use of nuclear energy. Abe Eimitsu noted Japan’s readiness
to continue cooperation with Uzbekistan in the nuclear energy
sector.
"We highly value the consistent reforms carried out under the
leadership of the President of Uzbekistan aimed at modernizing the
economy and developing the energy sector. Japan is ready to
continue fruitful dialogue and cooperation with Uzbek partners in
the field of peaceful use of nuclear energy based on mutual respect
and common interests," he said.
Uzatom noted it will continue efforts to expand international
cooperation with countries and organizations that have expertise in
peaceful nuclear technologies.
Uzbekistan’s cooperation with Japanese partners in the nuclear
field has been developing over a long period. ITOCHU Corporation
implements agreements on the supply of uranium concentrate with
Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company, while JOGMEC participates
in the development of uranium deposits.
In December 2025, during the visit of Uzbekistan’s President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Japan, the sides confirmed prospects for
expanding cooperation, including in the export of critical minerals
and the introduction of advanced technologies.
