Akhadbek Khaydarov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan, held a meeting with Takashi Nagaoka, Director of the International Monetary Fund's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. The goal of the negotiations was to discuss the development of bilateral cooperation and the implementation of the JISPA capacity-building program. This meeting was reported by the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan.
During the discussion, the parties reviewed priority areas of interaction, which include strengthening partnership, developing human capital, and conducting joint analytical research.
Special attention was paid to the JISPA educational program, which is aimed at improving the qualifications of employees of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Participants discussed the importance of this program and the opportunities it provides for specialist training.
It was noted that JISPA is implemented jointly by the Government of Japan and the International Monetary Fund. The program is designed to train highly qualified civil servants from Asian and Pacific countries in the fields of economic policy, macroeconomic analysis, public finance, and institutional governance.
The program allows participants to obtain master's and doctoral degrees at leading Japanese universities in disciplines such as economics, macroeconomics, public policy, and public finance. The curriculum meets international standards and combines theoretical learning with practical skills in developing and implementing economic reforms.
Furthermore, the program offers opportunities to exchange experiences with international experts, scholars, and public administration specialists, helping participants improve their analytical abilities and strategic thinking.
Upon completion of their studies, it is expected that the scholarship recipients will return to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, where they will contribute to shaping economic policy, strengthening financial stability, and implementing reforms aimed at ensuring sustainable economic growth.
Following the meeting, representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the IMF confirmed their mutual interest in expanding cooperation and carrying out joint projects.
The Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan held negotiations on July 29 with a Chinese delegation. The delegation was headed by Zhang Xue, Director of the Center for Innovative Education and Real Estate Research, and the Deputy Chairman of the Industrial Cooperation Department of the China Real Estate Association.
The Chinese group included representatives from Chinese companies operating in the fields of construction and real estate, glass production, manufacturing of door and window systems, and interior design. During the meeting, the parties discussed Uzbekistan's investment potential, opportunities for exporting products of local manufacturers of building materials, and prospects for joint project implementation.
Members of the Chinese delegation were also presented with information about land plots available for investment initiatives, as well as existing transport and engineering infrastructure. At the conclusion of the negotiations, an agreement was reached on further joint development of investment initiatives and the promotion of practical implementation of promising projects.
