Japan and Uzbekistan agreed Monday to strengthen economic and political cooperation by launching negotiations over a bilateral aviation pact, taking measures against terrorism and working toward the reconstruction of Afghanistan.
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and visiting Uzbek President Islam Karimov signed a joint statement Monday on bilateral partnership after holding talks at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence.
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