On Friday, leaders from five Central Asian nations and Japan are scheduled to convene their first summit meeting in Kazakhstan. The leaders are supposed to agree on working on three top priorities—including decarbonization—by means of cooperation. This material comes from a draft joint declaration meant for adoption at the conference.
Bringing together the presidents of Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, the summit conference seeks to improve ties between Japan and these Central Asian nations by means of collaboration.
Decarbonization is among the main areas of cooperation noted in the proposed joint declaration. This entails changing to greener, more sustainable energy sources and lowering carbon emissions. The leaders are supposed to talk about plans and exchange their knowledge on tackling climate change and supporting sustainable energy sources.
The proposed joint declaration also draws attention to two other areas of cooperation with considerable emphasis. One is connectivity, with an eye toward improving infrastructure and transportation ties between Japan and Central Asian nations. The leaders will discuss how to improve trade and investment, as well as the chances for mutually beneficial economic alliances.
Development of human resources comes second on priorities. To help develop talent and enhance cultural understanding between Japan and the Central Asian nations, this entails increasing collaboration in fields like education, vocational training, and exchange programs.
The summit conference will also give the leaders a chance to share their opinions on other regional and global issues. It will provide a forum for honest and open communication so that the leaders may exchange their points of view and find common ground on different issues of mutual concern.
In the run-up to the summit conference, Japan has been closely interacting with the Central Asian nations to ensure the gathering’s success. In bilateral discussions with the presidents of numerous Central Asian nations, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has discussed methods to strengthen cooperation and solve issues the area faces.
It is noteworthy because this will be the first summit conference between Japan and the nations of Central Asia. “The meeting serves as an important milestone in the relationship between Japan and Central Asia, as it reflects Japan’s increasing interest and commitment to the region,” Executive Director of the Institute for Developing Economies Hiroshi Kato said.
At the end of the summit conference, the officials are supposed to accept the unified declaration. It will list the decided-upon areas of cooperation and offer a road map for the next Japanese-Central Asian joint efforts.
All things considered, the first summit conference between Japan and the Central Asian nations is likely to improve ties and advance collaboration on top concerns such as decarbonization, connectivity, and human resource development. Working together, these nations can achieve common goals and address shared issues to the benefit of their own people as well as the larger world community.
