On December 19-20, 2025, a landmark event in the history of relations between Central Asia and Japan will take place in Tokyo – the first summit of heads of state in the "Central Asia + Japan" format. This meeting will constitute a significant milestone that will open a new chapter in the strategic partnership and provide a powerful impetus to multifaceted cooperation between the region and one of the world's leading economies. It should be noted that the upcoming summit coincides with the 20th anniversary of the "Central Asia + Japan" dialogue, established in 2004.

Ambassador A. Khatamov opened the meeting by stating that the visit of His Excellency Qays Saad Al-Amri was a great honor for the Uzbek side. During the sincere and friendly meeting, the parties discussed a number of issues of mutual interest.

As part of the events of the working visit to the Russian Federation, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon were awarded with the Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize at a ceremony held at the Saint Petersburg State Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory.

On December 21, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated as the head of observer state in a regular meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Saint Petersburg.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi held negotiations in Tokyo. 

During his official visit to Japan, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Mayor of Nara City Gen Nakagawa.

​Distinguished Madam Prime Minister!

Esteemed heads of delegations!

I echo the sincere words of appreciation to Madam Takaichi, the Prime Minister of Japan for the excellent organization of the first “Central Asia Plus Japan” Summit and the warm hospitality in the beautiful and vibrant Tokyo.

The achievements of the anniversary season set an ambitious benchmark for the years ahead. In 2026, the calendar of exhibitions will expand to 22 exhibitions and 5 conferences, alongside new initiatives designed to support the domestic manufacturers, promote investment and further strengthen the key sectors of the national economy

On 19 December, as part of the program of the official visit to Tokyo, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Parliament Fukushiro Nukaga.