IN TOKYO ABOUT CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT OF UZBEKISTAN

Tokyo hosted a seminar on contemporary socio-political and socio-economic development of Uzbekistan.

The event, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Japan, was attended by representatives of ministries and departments, scientific and academic and business circles of Japan. They were acquainted with the modern development of our country in various fields, measures taken in the country to build a democratic state and strong civil society and a socially oriented market economy.

Information is also provided about the investment potential of Uzbekistan, the country created favorable conditions for foreign investors and preferences operating in Free Industrial Economic Zone "Navoi", SIZ "Angren" and "Jizzakh".

The seminar correspondent of IA "Jahon" talked with some of its members.

Fuji Takuya, manager of the regional office of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Japan:

— Uzbekistan, being one of the cradles of world civilization, for centuries served as a bridge between East and West, combining and embodying cultural, scientific and spiritual wealth of mankind.

Republic attracts tourists from all over the world for its unique historical monuments and culture and traditions and hospitable people.

Haruyuki Yoshida, director of development and regional cooperation Nara Prefecture:

— Cooperation between our nations is calculated for centuries and goes deep into the dawn of the Great Silk Road.

As you know, Nara was the east gate of the Great Silk Road and the many traditions handed down to Japan it is through the territory of modern Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan is a close partner of Japan and stable high rate of development of the economy and its leading industries, as well as create favorable conditions for foreign investors in the country attracting more Japanese companies in your country.

I am confident that the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan and Japan will contribute to mutual understanding between our countries.

IA "Jahon", Tokyo