The leaders discussed prospects for further strengthening practical cooperation between the two countries.
At the beginning of the talks, the President of Uzbekistan emphasized that the first summit in the history of Uzbek-Albanian cooperation would mark a historic milestone and elevate bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level.
It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum, a prestigious platform for discussing the most pressing issues of global development.
At the outset, I would like to express my special gratitude to His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, for his initiative to host the Regional Ecological Summit, the high level of its organization, and the traditionally warm hospitality.
Today, it is no secret that globalization is intensifying worldwide, while complex and increasingly dangerous processes are on the rise.
In such a challenging environment, sport plays an unparalleled role in strengthening dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation among states and peoples.
Uzbekistan’s relations with Japan have deep historical roots. For centuries, Samarkand served as one of the key centers of the Great Silk Road, while Nara, the ancient capital of Japan, was its eastern gateway. Trade and the exchange of knowledge along the Great Silk Road, including between Uzbekistan and Japan, played a significant role in the development of international commerce and cultural interaction, forming lasting cultural bridges between civilizations. Today, Samarkand and Nara are twin cities.
