Uzbekistan and Japan to Expand Cooperation in Agriculture and Scientific-Technical Sphere

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 16 October 2025, Ilzat Kasimov, Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, held a meeting with Yoshitsugu Minagawa, Director for Agriculture and Regional Development at the Japanese Silk Road Foundation and former Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Japan.

During the talks, the parties discussed prospects for developing sericulture in Uzbekistan, expanding cooperation in the agricultural sector, implementing joint projects, and organizing scientific and technological exchanges.

Specific proposals were presented on introducing Japanese technologies into Uzbek agriculture. Special attention was given to strengthening investment and scientific partnerships, including the development of educational programs, creation of innovation clusters, and establishment of research centers.

Following the discussions, the Uzbek side invited Japanese representatives to participate in the “Japan and Central Asia” summit scheduled for late 2025. Both sides confirmed their readiness to cooperate on advancing joint projects and new initiatives in sericulture within the framework of the upcoming forum.