Central Asia + Japan Dialogue Summit to be Held in Astana This Summer
The senior officials of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue recently gathered in Astana for their 16th meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming summit scheduled for the summer. Chaired by Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Nazira Nurbayeva, the meeting included heads of the foreign ministries of Japan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan.
During the meeting, participants reviewed the summit agenda and outcomes, focusing on enhancing regional cooperation in trade, economy, transport, and humanitarian fields. Nurbayeva highlighted the growing cooperation between Central Asian countries and Japan, pointing out areas for new partnership endeavors in environmental sustainability, connectivity enhancement, and human resources development.
The Central Asia + Japan Dialogue, initiated by Japan in 2004, has seen significant progress over the years with 15 meetings of deputy foreign ministers from 2005 to 2022. Kazakhstan is set to chair the Dialogue in 2024, signaling a continued commitment to strengthening ties and collaboration in the region.
