TOKYO, Aug. 27 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release:
On August 27, commencing at 4:25 p.m. local time (8:25 p.m. on August 27, Japan time) for approximately 45 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, during his visit to Uzbekistan, made a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV, President of Republic of Uzbekistan. The overview is as follows:
At the outset, President Mirziyoyev welcomed Miniser IWAYA's first visit to Uzbekistan and expressed his willingness to further strengthen relations with Japan as a reliable partner in various fields taking the opportunity of the Minister's ongoing visit.
In response, Minister IWAYA expressed his gratitude for Uzbekistan's warm hosp...