Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - A videoconference was held in Tokyo between representatives of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan with the general director of the Tourism, Culture and Exchange Bureau of the Nagoya City Hall Toshinori Matsuo, the leadership of the Nagoya Youth Chamber and the Nagoya-Uzbekistan Friendship Association, which discussed issues of humanitarian cooperation, Dunyo reported.

Matsuo noted that the administration of the city hall closely monitors decisive and effective measures by the Uzbek leadership to counteract COVID-19 and protect public health.

In this regard, the Nagoya administration decided through the Youth Chamber of the city to provide humanitarian assistance to Uzbekistan in the form of financial resources to combat coronavirus as part of partnerships with the city of Tashkent.

Director General of the Nagoya City Hall Department Toshinori Matsuo in an interview with the Dunyo news agency assessed Uzbekistan’s efforts to combat the epidemic.

- It is gratifying to note that under the current conditions, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev pays special attention to the issues of supporting socially vulnerable layers of the population and private business. This is a true manifestation of humanity and concern for the people,” he said. - The initiative of the head of state to support Uzbek entrepreneurs and the population through the created national movement “Kindness and Support” deserves special attention and respect. Within its framework, assistance will be provided to families in need, as well as tax breaks for businessmen. Such mutual assistance clearly demonstrates the kindness and mercy inherent in the Uzbek people, he emphasized.