By Kamol Ismailov

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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 8. Minister of
Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Baxtiyor Saidov met with Takashi
Hatori, Ambassador of Japan to Uzbekistan, on the occasion of the
completion of his diplomatic mission, Trend reports via the Uzbek Foreign Ministry’s
official social media.

“During the meeting, we emphasized the strengthening of
Uzbekistan-Japan Strategic Partnership ties and the expansion of
practical cooperation in trade, investment, education, cultural
exchange, and other areas,” Saidov wrote. He also wished Ambassador
Hatori every success in his future endeavors.

Meanwhile, bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and Japan has seen
remarkable growth over the past five years, increasing by 54
percent, highlighting a significant upswing in economic and
commercial relations between the two countries.