Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 24 June 2025, Tashkent hosted a business forum featuring the international youth chambers of Uzbekistan and Japan. The event was organized in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan and the Youth Affairs Agency, as part of the implementation of the Presidential Decree No. PF–132 dated 30 August 2024.

The main objective of the forum was to support young entrepreneurs, promote their access to international markets, and foster friendly and mutually beneficial ties with youth from other countries.

The event brought together representatives of the Junior Chamber International (JCI), a global network of over 200,000 young leaders and entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40 from more than 100 countries. JCI Uzbekistan was established in 2022 and has since contributed to expanding international cooperation and economic ties among young entrepreneurs in the country.

At the invitation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, around 20 leading entrepreneurs from Japan participated in the forum. These delegates represented sectors such as IT, construction, automotive manufacturing, architecture and design, education, food production, retail, as well as drilling and earthworks.

The forum featured roundtable discussions and B2B meetings between business representatives from both countries, during which participants explored mutually beneficial opportunities and potential areas for joint projects.

During the event, a memorandum of further cooperation was signed between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan and JCI Uzbekistan. Another partnership agreement was concluded with the Japanese organization OISCA to support entrepreneurs working in agriculture and developing the green economy.

OISCA (the Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961 and headquartered in Japan. It operates in more than 41 countries across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on human resource development, environmental protection, and strengthening rural communities for sustainable development.

To conclude the forum, a cultural program was held for the Japanese guests, including master classes on preparing traditional Uzbek dishes such as plov and tandyr-samsa. Visitors showed great interest in Uzbek cuisine, culture, and traditions.