Ferghana Region and Japan Discuss Expanding Interregional Cooperation

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Ferghana Region Governor Khayrullo Bozorov held a working meeting with Japan’s newly appointed Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Kenji Hirata, who visited the region, according to the regional administration.

The discussions focused on further developing multilateral cooperation between Ferghana Region and Japan. Bozorov congratulated the ambassador on his appointment and highlighted that the visit would strengthen mutual trust and collaboration between the two countries, noting the role of close relations between the leaders of Uzbekistan and Japan in advancing bilateral ties.

The parties explored the application of Japanese educational experience in the region. Over 20 education specialists have completed internships in Japan, and Japanese language courses have been introduced at Ferghana State Polytechnic University. The region also hosts 11 enterprises with Japanese capital.

Projects under discussion included the Ferghana Eco-City Complex, featuring the Japanese garden “Shogun City,” a hotel, and a restaurant complex, as well as the planned medical and wellness center Nagai Clinic. The meeting also highlighted the start of sales of Ferghana grapes, pomegranates, and dates on Japanese trading platforms.

The ambassador was thanked for a $100,000 grant supporting the purchase of equipment for a specialized scientific-practical eye microsurgery center, provided under the program “Non-Profit Assistance for Small Social Projects Ensuring Human Safety.”

Ambassador Hirata emphasized Ferghana Region’s leading role in economic development and industrialization and confirmed Japan’s readiness to support initiatives to expand interregional cooperation.

The sides agreed to work jointly to develop mutually beneficial ties across all areas.