Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan Sardor Umurzakov has met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoshimasa Hayashi, who arrived in Uzbekistan on an official visit.

According to Uzbekistan MIFT, the parties discussed joint measures to enhance the dialogue between the two countries in the political, trade, economic, financial, technical, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

The parties noted with satisfaction the tangible growth of investment cooperation in the energy, chemical industry, automotive, education and hotel businesses, observed over the past 5 years. 

The commitment of the two countries to deepen cooperation on the implementation of new projects in energy and infrastructure development was emphasized.

Further actions have been outlined to develop partnerships and implement new programs in the education and training of qualified personnel for state institutions of Uzbekistan. It was announced that the plans are to expand the list of Japanese universities participating in the JDS program, as well as increase the quotas for participation in this program for students from Uzbekistan.

UzA