The Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov met with the newly appointed head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Uzbekistan Yoshibumi Bito.

The parties noted with satisfaction the positive dynamics of growth in the volume of the current investment portfolio of JICA in Uzbekistan, which includes 11 projects worth more than $3.5 billion.

Projects are being implemented in energy, infrastructure development, agriculture, education and medicine.

Mr. Kudratov emphasized the importance of JICA’s active participation in the implementation of the strategic development goals of New Uzbekistan, aimed at increasing the volume of foreign investment, realizing the industrial potential of industries and regions, growing domestic and international trade, as well as developing the energy sector in Uzbekistan.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue active cooperation aimed at the qualitative implementation of current joint projects and the development of new areas of collaboration.

UzA