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TASHKENT\u2013<\/strong> Japan<\/a>\u2019s Sojitz Corporation has announced plans to construct a new international airport in the Uzbek capital, set to become the largest aviation hub in Central Asia by 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The $1 billion project, which will be developed through a public-private partnership (PPP) with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision Invest, is scheduled to begin construction in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Central Asia’s Largest Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Express Asia<\/a>, the new airport will accommodate up to 20 million passengers annually and handle over 40 aircraft movements per hour once operational. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan\u2019s financial contribution is expected to reach several hundred million dollars, underscoring Tokyo\u2019s growing commitment to Central Asia\u2019s infrastructure modernization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new project will represent one of the most ambitious aviation developments in the region. With advanced terminal infrastructure and expanded runways, the facility aims to enhance Uzbekistan<\/a>\u2019s status as a major regional transit point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sojitz brings to the project a strong portfolio of airport experience from Japan\u2019s Kumamoto (KMJ) and Okinawa (OKA) airports, as well as its involvement in Palau International Airport (ROR), reported The Times of Central Asia<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its expertise will ensure compliance with the highest international safety, environmental, and operational standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strategic Partnerships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The joint effort between Sojitz and Vision Invest highlights the strategic depth of Japan-Saudi cooperation in Uzbekistan. The collaboration extends beyond aviation to include projects in energy, healthcare, and urban development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sojitz is also working with Turkey\u2019s<\/a> R\u00f6nesans International to develop an 800-bed hospital in Samarkand, a 1 GW wind power plant, and a 1.6 GW thermal power plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These developments align with Uzbekistan\u2019s ambitious infrastructure roadmap under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev\u2019s economic modernization agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Growing Japanese Investment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uzbekistan\u2019s consistent GDP growth\u2014averaging nearly 6% annually\u2014has made it a magnet for Japanese investors. Favorable tax incentives and a corporate tax rate of 15% have further boosted the appeal of doing business in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past five years, the number of Japanese firms operating in Uzbekistan has doubled to 54. Among them, Toyota Tsusho, through Eurus Energy Holdings, is developing a 500 MW wind power project, while Marubeni is working with UAE partners on wastewater treatment facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, President Mirziyoyev met with Tadashi Maeda, Chairman of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), and Sojitz representatives to strengthen bilateral economic ties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting resulted in a three-year cooperation program and a strategic roadmap for collaboration in high-tech sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JBIC currently finances over $3.7 billion worth of joint ventures across Uzbekistan\u2019s petrochemical, textile, energy, and infrastructure industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The upcoming Tashkent airport will likely become one of JBIC\u2019s flagship initiatives in Central Asia, symbolizing Japan\u2019s long-term regional engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bottom Line<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The new proposed airport in Tashkent represents a defining milestone for Central Asia\u2019s aviation future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backed by Japan\u2019s Sojitz Corporation and Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision Invest, the project underscores the growing role of international partnerships in shaping Uzbekistan\u2019s transformation into a regional transport and trade hub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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