Shavkat Mirziyoyev and JICA President discuss developing strategic initiatives and economic cooperation

According to the presidential press service, discussions focused on expanding practical cooperation and advancing joint initiatives with this leading international financial institution.

The leader of Uzbekistan enthusiastically embraced the current visit by the JICA President, noting that it marks a new stage in cooperation in the economic and financial-technical spheres. The agency's role as a strategic partner in supporting reforms aimed at building a New Uzbekistan was emphasized.

Currently, the portfolio of joint projects in the fields of energy, transportation, agriculture and water management, healthcare, education, and other areas exceeds $8 billion. Last year, a three-year cooperation program was adopted.

The Uzbek-Japanese Center for Human Resource Development and the Youth Innovation Center are functioning effectively. Through JICA, over 2,500 Uzbek specialists have undergone courses and internships in Japan. Volunteers from Japan are contributing to the implementation of important social and humanitarian projects in Uzbekistan.

In addition, an agreement was signed the day before on the construction and equipping of the Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center for Neurology and Stroke in Tashkent.

The President of Uzbekistan supported plans to expand JICA's activities in the country.

The importance of private sector projects, the creation of a special economic zone for Japanese investors, the opening of a Japanese university, and partnerships in professional education were highlighted.

An agreement was reached to implement new mechanisms for advancing current and prospective projects based on a "roadmap."