In a move aimed at fostering trade, economic, and cultural ties, the delegation from Surkhandarya, led by Mayor Ulugbek Kasimov, has embarked on a diplomatic mission to Japan. The visit holds immense promise for both regions, with discussions spanning various sectors, from agriculture and technology to sports and education, Government Portal of the Republic of Uzbekistan reported.
The Surkhan oasis, renowned for its distinctive Buddhist archaeological landmarks, has captivated the interest of the Japanese people. Collaborative efforts between Uzbek and Japanese archaeologists have revealed the historical ties between the Surkhandarya region and Japan, demonstrating the shared cultural and religious heritage rooted in Buddhism. This commonality has laid the foundation for strengthened cooperation between the two nations.
Forming extensive collaborative ties with the Japanese people, whose historical connections trace back to ancient times, will contribute significantly to enhancing the trade, economic, and social investment potential of the region.
The delegation's first day in Japan saw a productive meeting with "Japan Conservation Engineers & Co.," where the focus was on improving saline agricultural land in the southern oasis. The successful results of a trial conducted last year, employing highly concentrated fulvic acid in the Sherabad district, have paved the way for continued collaboration. The parties agreed to extend their partnership to enhance agricultural practices, utilizing the acclaimed "Fujimin" drug in cotton and grain cultivation.
Further, Mayor Ulugbek Kasimov's meeting with Satoru Sakuma, the President of Ventforet Kofu Sports Club, proved to be fruitful. Building on a memorandum of cooperation signed between the football clubs "Surkhan" and "Ventforet Kofu" in June, discussions centered on establishing a football academy in Surkhandarya, developing football schools, facilitating player exchanges, and organizing friendly matches between the clubs. The mayor's support and the proposed initiatives aim to elevate the standard of football in the region through collaboration with Japan's experienced football community.
The Surkhandarya delegation also met with officials from "Alpha Kokusai Gakuin" Institute, where an agreement was reached to establish a Japan-Uzbekistan technological university in Termez. This collaborative effort involves recruiting more than 15 Japanese experts to the university, offering courses in agriculture, nursing, dentistry, hotel and service, construction, and the automobile industry. The innovative educational model spans four years, with the first two years conducted in Termiz and the subsequent two years in Japan, including paid internships at relevant enterprises.
Discussions also encompassed cooperation with Japanese companies in construction, architecture, healthcare, and telemedicine, reflecting the delegation's comprehensive approach to advancing bilateral relations.
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