This article is devoted to the analysis of the development prospects of the "Central Asia + Japan" Dialogue, which is considered the first of the most popular "Central Asia + 1" formats for establishing relations with the countries of Central Asia. Appropriate conclusions were drawn up using the speeches of state leaders and scientific works of political scientists. The "Central Asia+Japan" format can be considered as a mechanism for expanding Japan's cooperation with the countries of the region, rather than a substitute for bilateral cooperation.

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