Discussions Held on Prospects for Expanding Cooperation with the Chairman of JBIC

The meeting was attended by Tatsushi Amano, Global Head of the Energy and Natural Resources Finance Group and Senior Managing Director at JBIC; Ryo Ishizuka, Advisor to the Corporate Planning Department; as well as Deputy Ministers of Economy and Finance Ilkhomjon Umrzakov and Khurshed Mustafayev, Advisor to the Minister Jasur Karshibayev, and other officials.

At the meeting, the parties discussed the current status and future prospects of their mutually beneficial cooperation. Particular attention was given to projects being implemented with JBIC's participation and the financing thereof.

Discussions specifically focused on infrastructure projects implemented through public-private partnerships (PPPs), particularly initiatives in healthcare, energy, including the further expansion of renewable energy sources, and the development of transport and logistics infrastructure.

The parties also exchanged views on attracting Japanese companies to projects and on matters of project financing.

At the conclusion of the negotiations, the parties agreed to further develop mutually beneficial cooperation, expand the scope of joint projects, and enhance their effectiveness.