President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has sent a letter to Emperor Naruhito of Japan with cordial congratulations and the best of wishes on the latter's ascent as the 126th Emperor of Japan.

The head of our state expressed conviction that the Reiwa era of Naruhito will be characterized with sustainable and harmonious development of Japan and the further condolidation of its leading positions in the world.

"I hope the purposeful joint efforts designed to enhance and build up the Uzbek-Japanese strategic partnership will continue to the future with Your support," Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated in his letter.