The influential Japanese newspaper The Japan News published an article on its front pages titled "Uzbekistan at a Crossroads: How Tashkent is Shaping a New Era in Central Asia and What It Means for Japan?".
The article describes Uzbekistan as a locomotive state uniting the region, noting the regular meetings of regional leaders, border agreements, and infrastructure and trade integration as key factors.
It also emphasized that Japan views Uzbekistan as a reliable strategic partner and an important gateway to the entire Central Asia.
The publication highlighted, with particular emphasis, Uzbekistan's central role in the areas of transport, energy, digital infrastructure, and security.
