Shavkat Mirziyoyev meets with Shinzō Abe in Tokyo, invites him to Uzbekistan

On December 19, Tokyo hosted the main events of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s official visit to Japan.

An official meeting ceremony was held at Kantei Residence. The head of our state was met by the Prime Minister of Japan Shinzō Abe.

Warmly welcoming the leader of Uzbekistan, the head of the Japanese government emphasized that this visit is taking place in the first year of the “Reiwa” era.

PM of Japan noted the special importance attached by the Japanese side to strengthening relations of friendship and strategic partnership with Uzbekistan.

Shinzō Abe praised and expressed his full support for the ongoing large-scale reforms in Uzbekistan. The role of the republic in enhancing regional cooperation in Central Asia was noted.

In turn, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev thanked the Japanese side for the warm welcome and congratulated the people of Japan on the beginning of the “Reiwa” era.

The head of our state emphasized his commitment to raising the Uzbek-Japanese multifaceted partnership to a qualitatively new level.

Appreciation was expressed to the Government of Japan for supporting reforms and economic modernization in Uzbekistan, as well as for assisting in the training of highly qualified personnel.

During the meeting, issues of continuing a constructive political dialogue were considered. The similarity of positions on the current international agenda was noted.

The parties reached an agreement on coordination and mutual support within the framework of multilateral structures.

The key issue on the agenda was the support of economic reforms in our country.

Implementation of promising projects in the field of energy, mining, mechanical engineering, chemical industry, agriculture, textile industry, tourism and other priority areas was stressed. For this, direct investments and advanced technologies from leading Japanese companies and banks will be attracted.

In addition, issues of expanding regional contacts, cooperation in the field of organized labor migration, education, healthcare, and cultural exchange were discussed.

Institutional mechanisms for coordinating and promoting joint projects in key areas have been agreed.

In conclusion, the parties expressed deep satisfaction with the results of the talks, and also expressed strong commitment to launching a new era of friendship and strategic partnership.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe gladly accepted the invitation of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to pay an official visit to our country.