Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Tashkent Region and Japan’s Aichi Prefecture have discussed expanding interregional cooperation and implementing joint investment projects, the regional administration’s press service reported.
The issues were discussed at a meeting in Japan between Tashkent Region Governor Zoyir Mirzaev and Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Omura.
The sides focused on prospects for cooperation in automotive manufacturing, electrical engineering, industrial equipment and construction materials. They also discussed opportunities for joint projects involving Japanese companies in agriculture and the food industry.
Innovation, digital technologies and startups were another focus of the meeting. Participants proposed studying the experience of specialised centres operating in Aichi Prefecture and establishing an exchange of developments.
In education, the discussions covered expanding ties with Nagoya University and other educational institutions.
The sides also discussed training specialists in engineering, information technology and vocational education, taking into account the needs of Japanese companies.
To ensure systematic development of cooperation, the sides proposed drawing up a joint roadmap for 2027–2029 and establishing a working group comprising representatives of both regions. The group will identify priority investment projects.
The Uzbek side also proposed holding a business forum in Tashkent Region with the participation of Aichi Prefecture’s business community and organising a visit by a Japanese business delegation.
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