Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 28 August 2021, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov received Parliamentary Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Satoshi Nakanishi.

At the beginning of the conversation, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan congratulated the Japanese side on the successful completion of the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo in the difficult period of the pandemic and wished success in the Paralympics.

During the talks, the sides discussed topical issues of a multifaceted Uzbek-Japanese strategic partnership in areas of mutual interest.

The importance of timely and high-quality implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level was noted.

An exchange of views took place on key issues of an international and regional nature, in particular the current situation in Afghanistan.

The schedule and organizational aspects of upcoming bilateral events, including within the framework of the Dialogue "Central Asia + Japan", were considered.

The need to take joint measures to further intensify trade and economic ties, implement new investment projects and stimulate business contacts between business representatives of the two countries was emphasized.