Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 22 December 2022, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov, who arrived in Tokyo on a visit, met with Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Junichi Yamada.

During the negotiations, the positive dynamics of interaction between Uzbekistan and JICA within the framework of the Official Development Assistance Program was noted with satisfaction.

From 1993 to 2021 under the auspices of this structure, projects were implemented in our country within the framework of concessional loans in the amount of US$1.5 billion, under the programs of grants and technical assistance - in the amount of US$232.2 million.

Currently, 13 projects worth US$4.7 billion are under implementation. The parties are also working on 14 new projects worth US$700 million.

Junichi Yamada said that JICA considers Uzbekistan as its key partner in Central Asia and highly appreciates the course of large-scale transformations carried out in the country.

The Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency assured of JICA’s commitment to building up cooperation with the Uzbek side. Energy, the introduction of environmentally friendly technologies, export support, transport and logistics, healthcare, and education are designated as priority areas for the medium term.