TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 19. Uzbekistan
and Japan have agreed to hold the next Interparliamentary Forum in
Uzbekistan in 2026, Trend reports via the press service of the Uzbek
President.
The agreement was reached during a meeting between Uzbekistan’s
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Taro Aso, Vice President of
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, Chairman of the Parliamentary
Friendship Group with Uzbekistan, and Chairman of the Friendship
Group with Central Asian Countries.
The discussion focused on advancing the Uzbek–Japanese strategic
partnership, with a particular emphasis on strengthening
parliamentary cooperation.
Both sides underscored the importance of enhancing
interparliamentary exchanges and reinforcing the role of
parliamentary friendship groups in driving collaborative
initiatives.
The Parliamentary Friendship League with Uzbekistan, established
in 2002, now counts over 40 members, including prominent political
figures, influential lawmakers, and diplomats from Japan.
President Mirziyoyev is currently on an official visit to Japan,
which runs from December 18 through 20. During this visit, he will
participate in the inaugural summit of the Heads of State of the
Central Asia + Japan Dialogue. The summit will explore avenues for
cooperation in several critical areas, including the green economy,
sustainable development, regional interconnectivity, fostering
partnerships, and advancing human capital development.
