The government intends to strengthen decarbonization-related ties with five Central Asian countries by signing a memorandum of cooperation. Moving alongside the government’s plan, Japanese firms will help governments and businesses in the five nations introduce renewable energy and energy-saving technologies.
Five countries in Central Asia — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan — are rich in natural resources, and neighboring nations China and Russia have been increasing their presence in the area.
With Group of Seven countries also keen to boost ties with Central Asia, Japan hopes to differentiate itself from China and Russia through its environmental technologies, an area in which it is an acknowledged leader.
Japan hopes to sign the memorandum with the governments of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in the fields of economy and energy as early as January. Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ken Saito plans to meet relevant ministers of the two countries. Japan is also expected to sign similar agreements with Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Based on the memorandum, Japan will agree to promote and enhance cooperation aimed at decarbonizing the five countries.
Five countries in Central Asia — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan — are rich in natural resources, and neighboring nations China and Russia have been increasing their presence in the area.
With Group of Seven countries also keen to boost ties with Central Asia, Japan hopes to differentiate itself from China and Russia through its environmental technologies, an area in which it is an acknowledged leader.
Japan hopes to sign the memorandum with the governments of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in the fields of economy and energy as early as January. Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ken Saito plans to meet relevant ministers of the two countries. Japan is also expected to sign similar agreements with Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Based on the memorandum, Japan will agree to promote and enhance cooperation aimed at decarbonizing the five countries.