TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 19. Uzbekistan
and Japan held a ceremony for the exchange of bilateral agreements
in the presence of President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and
Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa,
Trend reports via the
press service of the President of Uzbekistan.


The document exchange transpired in a strategic convening
between President Mirziyoyev and the key stakeholders of premier
Japanese corporations, financial entities, and industry
coalitions.


The event was attended by Minister Ryosei Akazawa, along with
senior executives of major corporations, companies, financial
institutions, and banks, including Sojitz, Sumitomo, Toyota,
ITOCHU, Mitsubishi, Marubeni, Daito Trust Construction, NEC, SBI
Holdings, Ajinomoto, Japan Tobacco, Hitachi, Mitsui, Balcom, Eurus
Energy, and Chubu Electric Power, among others.


During the meeting, the sides also discussed the establishment
of modern special economic zones designed to serve as centers for
high-tech and export-oriented production, as well as the expansion
of industrial cooperation through production automation and the
introduction of digital management systems.


It was noted that, with the support of the Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA), a project is being prepared to create a
special economic zone based on Japanese models and standards.







Concluding the meeting, President Mirziyoyev emphasized that
Uzbekistan views Japan not only as an investor but also as a
strategic partner in building the industry of the future.


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.


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