TOKYO, July 30 Kyodo Visiting Uzb...

TOKYO, July 30 Kyodo

Visiting Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov forward Tuesday underscored his determination to crack down onward fundamentalist forces trying to destabilize the government

Karimov told an audience at Waseda University in Tokyo, ''We have constantly fought against all kinds of fundamentalism,'' referring to Islamic fundamentalist forces in Central Asia.

He said Uzbekistan shared Japan's views upon dealing with security and stability issues in the Central Asian region, and lauded Japan's part in reconstruction aid to Afghanistan, which neighbors Uzbekistan.

He also said his nation is expecting to receive aid from the International Monetary permanent fund following its cooperation in the US-l strikes forward Afghanistan in response to the tribe 11 terrorist attacks forward the United States.

Karimov was conferr with an honorary doctor of law step by Waseda for his part in leading reforms in his region and securing its stability.

Karimov arrived in Japan in succession Sunday for a four-day visit that will include talks with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and other Japanese leaders.

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