Deepening Economic Security Collaboration Affirmed by Japan and Uzbekistan

Japan and Uzbekistan have agreed to strengthen their cooperative ties and enhance a free and open international order based on the rule of law. The decision was made during the first strategic dialogue between the two countries' foreign ministers, Takeshi Iwaya and Bakhtiyor Saidov, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital.

Both Iwaya and Saidov expressed their countries' desire to deepen cooperation across various fields, including politics, trade, investment, economics, culture, and tourism. One of the key areas of focus will be economic security, with an emphasis on strengthening supply chains for critical minerals.

However, no specific details about the implementation timeline for the agreements related to the strategic dialogue were provided. Similarly, no timeline for the planned summit meeting between the leaders of Japan and the five Central Asian states, including Uzbekistan, has been announced. The exact time and place for this meeting are yet to be disclosed.

The strategic dialogue between Japan and Uzbekistan will be held alternately every two years. Saidov expressed Uzbekistan's willingness to further this cooperation, while Iwaya stated Japan's aim to continue strengthening the relationship with Uzbekistan.

Leaders from Japan and five Central Asian countries, including Uzbekistan, have agreed to hold a summit meeting at an early date. While no further details about the topics to be discussed in the summit were provided, it is expected that the meeting will cover the areas of cooperation agreed upon during the strategic dialogue.

It is important to note that the specific countries involved in the summit, besides Uzbekistan, were not identified in the available information. Additionally, no information about the expansion of trade and investment related to the summit was given.

Despite the lack of specific details, the agreement between Japan and Uzbekistan marks a significant step towards strengthening cooperative ties between the two countries. As global issues continue to evolve, it is likely that this cooperation will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the region.