The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan met with the mayor of the city of Nara

The establishment of sister-city relations between Samarkand and Nara, which have deep historical ties, was highly appreciated. It is emphasized that Samarkand for many centuries was the center of the Great Silk Road, and the ancient Japanese capital of Nara was its eastern gate. These cities played a major role in the development of international trade and the exchange of knowledge, forming cultural bridges between civilizations.

The importance of careful preparation for the archaeological exhibition about the culture and history of Uzbekistan, which will be presented at the Nara National Museum in 2027, was noted. This project will be a large-scale cultural event in honor of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Uzbek-Japanese diplomatic relations.

As a symbol of eternal friendship and cultural and historical closeness between the two countries and peoples, Gen Nakagawa announced the decision of the mayor's office to name one of the new Nara parks in honor of the city of Samarkand.

During the conversation, the need was also emphasized active promotion of trade, economic and investment ties between the two sister cities, implementation of joint cooperation projects in such areas as agriculture, tourism, textiles, transport, logistics and urban planning.