Matsumoto Global Foundation
International Exchange
2022
June 10
At the request of MEJ, Representative Director Matsumoto attended an exchange meeting with the Uzbekistan Medical Team at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which was held as a commemorative event for the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Representative Director Matsumoto introduced past exchange activities with the Republic of Uzbekistan.
MEJ Executive Director Kitano introduces MEJ's activities
Group photo with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Takako Suzuki
2021
October 14
We paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Muksinckha Abdurrahmonov, the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Japan, who was appointed in September. Ambassador Abdurrahmonov completed his doctoral studies at Hokkaido University Graduate School and is very fluent in Japanese.
First interview without an interpreter at the Uzbekistan Embassy in Japan
Pomegranate wine from Uzbekistan
With both
Commemorative photo with the OMETA staff who accompanied us
2019
December 16, 19
The Japan-Uzbekistan Business Forum was held in Tokyo on the occasion of the visit of Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Japan.
The Japan-Uzbekistan Business Forum venue
Exchanged MOU with Minister Alisher of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan
December 19, 2019 President Mirzhoyev's first visit to Japan Venue: Prime Minister's Residence (then Prime Minister Abe)
July 10-11
New Deputy Prime Minister Ganiev visited Japan for the 15th Japan-Uzbekistan Economic Joint Conference and was reunited with Chairman Matsumoto.
The Joint Economic Conference was held at the Hotel Okura Tokyo on July 10th.
Deputy Prime Minister Ganiev presented Chairman Matsumoto with a plate painted by a famous artist in Uzbekistan as a token of friendship.
Commemorative photo taken after the discussion with Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Japan, H.E. Mr. Fazilov
2018
July 30 - August 1
The 16th Silk Road Business Seminar, organized by the Japan-Uzbekistan Silk Road Foundation, was held in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan for the first time.
The Japanese delegation consisted of about 50 people. Mr. Matsumoto served as deputy head of the delegation and chairman of the Healthcare Division. The photo shows the opening ceremony.
The Minister and Dep. Minister of Health attended the meeting and was a lively exchange of opinions on the establishment of the Uzbekistan-Japan Medical Information Center and the realization of telemedicine.
Members of the Healthcare Subcommittee visited the National Neurosurgery Hospital. The medical equipment was made in China and Germany, and no Japanese products were found.
2016
December 2 - 5
The visit was made at the invitation of the official international monitoring committee for the presidential election following the death of the late President Karimov. The visit attracted media attention, indicating a high level of interest. The visit also included a meeting with government officials regarding the establishment of the OMETA Center.
We discussed with senior officials of the Ministry of Health on how to respond to the presidential election. Mr. Ito, the Japanese Ambassador to Uzbekistan, also participated.
Mr. Matsumoto was interviewed about his impressions of the presidential election. This was our third time as an official election observer, and we realized that the election system has steadily taken root.
We did a research on the pharmacies in the town, and one of them was DORIHONA, which sold a wide selection of products, including health care suppliments.
2015
October 15
We accompanied Prime Minister Abe on his mission to become the first Japanese prime minister to visit the Republic of Mongolia and five Central Asian countries.
300-400 business people from each country will participate, and more than 100 companies will participate from Japan.
Prime Minister Abe's Central Asia Mission
Tashkent International Hotel
Shaking hands with the late President Islam Karimov
2014
December 19- 22
We were invited by the Central Election Commission to serve as an official international observer for the Lower House elections. Our main purpose is to monitor the conduct of the elections in accordance with international standards.
A meeting between the Chairman of the Central Election Commission and Japanese observers before the voting day. There are more than 300 international observers from 40 countries, with 13 from Japan participating.
A polling station in the capital, Tashkent. It is a spacious, luxurious building. The ballot boxes are transparent, and the writing area is fitted with curtains, meeting international standards.
In order to raise interest in the election and increase voter turnout, ambitious efforts are being made, such as setting up medical rooms where consultations can be conducted.
July 16-25
The first FEC delegation to Central Asia aims to create opportunities for exchange in eight fields, including medicine, education, IT, and tourism, as well as promote cultural exchange through the performance of traditional musical instruments from both countries.
Commemorative photo taken after the end of the "Japan Roundtable" (center: Minister of Economy and Investments Ganiev)
We were invited to the Ambassador's residence by Ambassador Kato of Japan to Uzbekistan, where we received a lecture on the local situation.
At a ceremony hosted by the Uzbek government, the national anthem of the Republic of Uzbekistan was performed on a koto brought from Japan. Behind them are players of traditional Uzbek instruments.
A cultural heritage theater that could not have been completed without the efforts of many Japanese people
During World War II, Japanese people who were detained in the Soviet Union contributed to the construction of the Alisher Navoi Theatre. A plaque in Japanese commemorating their achievements has been erected. Here is a little-known piece of history.
Rock-paper-scissors is also found in Uzbekistan!
Paper, scissors, and stone rock-paper-scissors originated in East Asia, and in modern times it has spread around the world with immigrants from East Asia (especially Chinese), and it has been said that paper, scissors, and stone rock-paper-scissors is not popular in places with few immigrants from East Asia. In Uzbekistan, rock-paper-scissors is used, giving a sense of connection even within the same Asian region.
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