The key facts

  • A round table on developing economic cooperation with Tashkent Region was held in Nagoya
  • The company AIGA announced its readiness to hire IT specialists from Uzbekistan and plans a visit to Uzbekistan in 2027
  • Industrial cooperation and joint investment projects were discussed

Round table in Nagoya and AIGA's readiness to hire IT specialists from Uzbekistan

In Nagoya, the administrative center of Aichi Prefecture, a round table was held dedicated to developing economic cooperation with Tashkent Region. More than 100 representatives of the political and business circles of the prefecture took part in it. The event was organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan together with the company SYS Holdings.

Participants and topics discussed

On the Japanese side, the discussion was attended by parliament member Takako Suzuki, Vice Governor of Aichi Prefecture Yukio Eguchi, former governor Masaaki Kanda, as well as heads of financial institutions and major companies — Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, SMBC Nikko Securities, Hyakugo Bank, TOPPAN, Itochu Techno-Solutions, Fuji Dream Airlines and Kaikoukai. Deputy khokim of Tashkent Region Jakhongir Mamajonov presented the economic and investment potential of the region and invited Japanese entrepreneurs to industrial cooperation and joint investment projects.

Employment of IT personnel

A separate topic of the meeting was the employment of IT specialists from Uzbekistan in Japan. Negotiations were held with the management of the company AIGA on the training and employment of IT personnel. The company announced its readiness to hire candidates from Uzbekistan wishing to work in the IT sector, as well as young specialists, and stated plans to visit Uzbekistan in 2027.

Assessments and historical context

Member of the Japanese parliament Takako Suzuki highly praised the reforms and economic development taking place in Uzbekistan, noting that these processes create new opportunities for Japanese business, and called on entrepreneurs of Aichi Prefecture to intensify cooperation with Tashkent Region. The meeting also recalled the historical ties between the two peoples, including the participation of Japanese prisoners of war in the construction of the Alisher Navoi Grand Theatre in Tashkent and the respect of the Uzbek people for Japanese cemeteries.