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Uzbekistan and Japan Discuss Earthquake-Resistant Construction

Uzbekistan and Japan Discuss Earthquake-Resistant Construction
Uzbekistan and Japan Discuss Earthquake-Resistant Construction / Photo: Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of Uzbekistan..

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Representatives of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services met with a delegation from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to discuss cooperation on earthquake-resistant construction.

The talks focused on studying and applying Japanese expertise in the design and construction of earthquake-resistant buildings, Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services said.

The participants also discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in urban planning and architecture.

Representatives of Japanese company Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. were part of the visiting delegation. They presented proposals for cooperation on the seismic strengthening of buildings based on Japanese experience.

Following the meeting, the sides agreed to continue efforts to expand mutually beneficial cooperation, identify promising areas for collaboration and implement agreed initiatives in stages.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.