Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 28 May, during a working visit to Japan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Olimjon Abdullaev, met with Hisashi Matsumoto, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan.

During the negotiations, the parties focused particularly on the liberalization of the visa regime, the activation of humanitarian and business exchanges, the revision of security recommendations, as well as deepening cooperation in the fields of labor migration and tourism.

Hisashi Matsumoto noted the positive dynamics in the development of bilateral relations, emphasizing that Japan considers Uzbekistan an important partner in Central Asia and intends to comprehensively strengthen cooperation.

Following the meeting, mutual readiness was confirmed to maintain regular and substantive contacts between the foreign policy departments of both countries across the full spectrum of cooperation.