Japan launches new decarbonization dialogue with Central Asia

Tokyo aims to blunt Russian and Chinese influence in key region

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Wind turbines in Kazakhstan's Almaty region. Japan and five central Asian countries have inaugurated a new ministerial-level dialogue on decarbonization. © Reuters

ANNA NISHINO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan and five Central Asian nations vowed Tuesday to collaborate on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, creating a new cabinet-level dialogue to help launch specific projects.

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