MAIZURU, October 14. /Dunyo IA/.   With the assistance of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan, a presentation of the economic, investment and tourism potential of the country's regions was held in the city of Maizuru, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Visit of the delegation, led by the Deputy Khokim of the Fergana Region Khurshidjon Akhmedov and Khokim of the Rishtan District Bakhodir Kholikov, included meetings with the Mayor of Maizuru Akitsu Kamoda, Chairman of the City Council of Deputies Ryuji Kimotsuki and a Member of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of Japan Taro Honda.

The sides discussed prospects for interregional cooperation in trade, economy, tourism, education, culture, and human resource development.

Promotional events subsequently took place with the participation of the Maizuru Administration, the Khokimiyat of the Fergana Region and Embassy of Uzbekistan. Events were attended by 110 representatives of local authorities, parliament, business and tourism circles, as well as Uzbek compatriots.

Mayor of Maizuru, Akitsu Kamoda, emphasized that the sister city agreement between the city and the Rishtan District, signed on May 27^th, 2026, marked an important milestone in strengthening friendly ties between the two territories.

Yuji Kotani, Director of the Maizuru Chamber of Commerce and Industry, expressed confidence that cooperation based on historical ties, cultural and humanitarian contacts, and human resource exchange would expand into the business sphere as well. He noted that relations between the sister entities, perceived as one family, are capable of opening new opportunities for partnership among entrepreneurs.

Within the framework of the visit, the delegation held negotiations with representatives of the companies “Hayashi Plywood Industrial Co.”, Ltd., “Maizuru Chamber of Commerce and Industry”, “Maizuru Travel Co., Ltd.” and “Kinki Nippon Tourist”. The sides discussed the export of Uzbek products to the Japanese market, the development of trade and economic projects, the formulation of tourist packages for Japanese travellers, as well as cooperation in the field of labour migration and vocational training.

Embassy of Uzbekistan also organized a meeting with compatriots residing in Japan, who work as qualified specialists in the fields of thermal and nuclear energy, construction, woodworking and automotive parts manufacturing.

Following the meeting, proposals for cooperation with Japanese companies were gathered to attract young citizens of Uzbekistan to work in Japan, enhance their professional qualifications and expand employment opportunities.

One of the significant outcomes of the visit was an agreement to hold Maizuru Days in the Rishtan District and Fergana Days in the Japanese city. Delegation also visited city museums and participated in an event dedicated to the preservation of historical memory and peace.