Uzbekistan, Japan review JICA projects and cooperation development
President of Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with a Japanese delegation on May 3, led by Satsuki Katayama on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank to discuss the development of bilateral cooperation and ongoing joint initiatives.
The meeting also included participation from Nobumitsu Hayashi, head of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, and Masao Yahara of the Japan International Cooperation Agency. During the meeting, the Japanese side conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Since beginning its operations in Uzbekistan, JICA has supported projects totaling $3.7bn across key sectors such as energy, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and healthcare, and is now preparing to broaden its involvement through additional initiatives focused on sustainable development.
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Discussions focused on the current state of economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and Japan. Both sides reviewed trends in trade and investment, noting the continued implementation of projects involving Japanese companies across multiple sectors.
The Uzbek side outlined a number of initiatives related to the modernization of the financial system. These include the introduction of artificial intelligence in treasury operations, the digital transformation of financial management processes, and the development of professional expertise in the financial sector.
The parties also addressed the implementation of joint projects in key areas such as renewable energy, healthcare, information technology, transport, and agriculture. An agreement was reached to accelerate progress in these sectors as part of ongoing bilateral cooperation.
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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev meets a Japanese delegation led by Satsuki Katayama during the ADB Governors’ Meeting to review bilateral cooperation, JICA-supported projects, and joint initiatives in finance, digitalization, and key development sectors.
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