TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 20. President of
Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed joint development of
concrete projects between Central Asia and Japan for energy
transition and renewable energy, including efficient thermal power
plants, solar and wind facilities, cogeneration technologies,
emission reduction and carbon capture systems, and announced plans
to establish a regional center in Tashkent for training specialists
in renewable energy, Trend reports via the president’s press service.
The statement was made on December 20 at the inaugural “Central
Asia + Japan” Summit in Tokyo. Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat
Mirziyoyev highlighted Japan’s leadership in achieving net-zero
carbon emissions and outlined Uzbekistan’s own aims to reduce
carbon emissions by 50% by 2035 and increase the share of green
energy in total generation to 54% by 2030.
He emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation under
the regional “Green Agenda for Central Asia,” aligned with Japan’s
“Green Transformation” initiative. Uzbekistan suggested launching a
joint program to improve air quality in the region, adopting
advanced monitoring, filtration, and emission reduction solutions,
as well as a joint action plan to combat climate change, protect
the environment, address ecological issues in the Aral Sea region,
and implement water-saving technologies.
Additionally, President Mirziyoyev put forth a proposition for
the establishment of an innovative meeting paradigm within the
dialogue framework, specifically targeting the leadership of
environmental agencies to bolster synergistic efforts in regional
environmental stewardship.
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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