TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 19. Uzbekistan
and leading Japanese organizations JOGMEC and ITOCHU Corporation
discussed plans to develop promising precious-metal deposits across
the country’s regions, Trend reports via the press service of the Uzbek
president.
The issue was raised during a meeting between President of the
Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the heads of JOGMEC
and ITOCHU, Ichiro Takahara and Jun Inomata.
The parties examined opportunities for advancing practical
collaboration and initiating joint ventures leveraging cutting-edge
Japanese technologies. Notably, the involvement of JOGMEC, in
partnership with ITOCHU Corporation, in the development of uranium
deposits in the Navoi and Kashkadarya regions was particularly
commended.
Furthermore, it was also highlighted with satisfaction that
Uzbekistan has gained significant experience in its collaboration
with ITOCHU Corporation across various sectors, including
mechanical engineering, geological exploration, and infrastructure
development. Furthermore, the discussions underscored the
importance of the long-term agreements forged for the export of
critical minerals to Japan.
A key focus was placed on exploring new avenues for cooperation,
such as initiatives in water purification, the automotive industry,
modernization of air traffic control systems, and the promotion of
public-private partnership projects in the social sector.
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.
