Lessons 20 · 1 lessons · N. Jo‘rayev, A. Zamonov. History of Uzbekistan (the period of independence): textbook for Grade 11 pupils of secondary schools and for secondary specialised and vocational institutions. 1st edition. G‘afur G‘ulom Publishing and Printing Creative House, Tashkent, 2018
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Bilateral relations with Japan, India and the Republic of Korea
Textbook: pp. 124–128
GoalDescribe Uzbekistan’s ties with Japan, India, South Korea and the states of Southeast Asia.
New words
diaspora: people of one origin living outside their homeland · diasporainvestment: money put into a project in order to gain a return later · investitsiyadialogue format: a regular framework for talks between groups of states · muloqot formaticultural exchange: mutual visits and programmes in art, education and science · madaniy almashinuv
Explanation
Ties with the developed and fast-growing states of Asia matter to Uzbekistan as a source of technology, investment and education. Diplomatic relations with Japan were established in January 1992; the “Central Asia + Japan” dialogue format began in 2004, and Japan has taken part in energy, transport and medical projects. Relations with South Korea were also set up in January 1992; the country is home to representatives of the Korean people deported in 1937, who act as a bridge in cultural and educational ties with Korea. Relations with India were established in March 1992; historically India and Central Asia were linked by trade and culture, and today they cooperate in pharmaceuticals, information technology and education. Documents on strategic partnership were signed with Japan in 2002 and with India in 2011, and relations with the Republic of Korea were raised to a special strategic partnership in 2019. Trade and tourism ties with the states of Southeast Asia are growing.
Worked examples
Example: descendants of the Korean people deported in 1937 live in Uzbekistan; this diaspora makes cultural ties with Korea easier.
Example: the “Central Asia + Japan” format is not a single bilateral link but a common platform where the five regional states and Japan talk together.
Class activity
Asian direction: on a map mark Japan, Korea, India and one Southeast Asian state and write one area of ties with each.
Practice
1
When were relations with Japan established and which format began in 2004?
In January 1992; the “Central Asia + Japan” dialogue format.
2
With which year’s deportation is the Korean diaspora connected?
1937.
3
In which month were relations with India established and in which fields is there cooperation?
In March 1992; pharmaceuticals, information technology and education.
4
Why can a diaspora serve as a bridge in relations between states?
They know the language and culture of both countries, so they ease trade, education and cultural exchange.