At the meeting, current issues of Uzbekistan – Japan agenda were discussed, the cooperation results for 2018 were summed up.

As it was emphasized, bilateral relations this year have progressively developed in almost all spheres of interaction. The 14th meeting of Uzbekistan – Japan and Japan – Uzbekistan Economic Cooperation Committees and the 2nd meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Forum between Uzbekistan and Japan were successfully held in Tokyo.

Cancellation of visa regime in Uzbekistan for Japanese citizens served to increase the number of tourists from Japan to Uzbekistan. In January-November of the current year, this figure has increased by 48% compared to the same period of 2017.

The parties exchanged suggestions and opinions on the schedule of bilateral contacts at the highest and high levels and other joint activities in 2019.

Other issues of mutual interest were also considered at the meeting.