TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 19. President of
Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev invited Japanese businesses to take
an active part in ensuring energy stability and advancing the
country’s green transition, Trend reports via the press service of the President
of Uzbekistan.
The statement was made during a meeting between President
Mirziyoyev and the heads of leading Japanese companies, financial
institutions, and business associations.
The initiative is all about putting the pedal to the metal with
renewable energy sources and energy storage systems, while also
working to cut the carbon intensity of the economy down to
size.
During the talks, the head of state also called on Japanese
investors to actively participate in the modernization of
Uzbekistan’s economy, aimed at accelerating industrialization,
introducing advanced technologies, increasing productivity, and
expanding export potential.
Within this framework, several strategic focal points for
enhanced collaboration with Japanese corporate entities were
delineated. Focused emphasis was directed towards the intricate
processing of essential minerals to establish comprehensive
value-added ecosystems.
Additional avenues of potential encompass the advancement of
mechanical engineering paradigms and the optimization of industrial
apparatus, alongside the establishment of a contemporary, high-tech
industrial ecosystem. Significant focus was directed towards the
evolution of information technologies, encompassing the deployment
of artificial intelligence frameworks and the execution of digital
transformation initiatives.
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.
The Summit is anticipated to reaffirm the enduring cooperative
relations between Central Asian countries and Japan, a significant
partner, while enhancing their mutually beneficial collaboration.
During the Summit, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will
organize the "Central Asia plus Japan" Business Forum. Prime
Minister Sanae Takaichi will conduct bilateral discussions with the
presidents of Central Asian nations to discuss the enhancement of
bilateral relations and international affairs, among other
topics.
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