ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT ): Uzbekistan and Pakistan are deepening cooperation in tourism, focusing on expanding air links, cultural exchanges, and joint projects to revive the centuries-old connections of the Great Silk Road. This partnership aims to stimulate regional trade, economic integration, and interpersonal contacts.
Key Highlights:
– Tourism and Cultural Exhibition: The “Uzbekistan: Pearl of the Silk Road” exhibition was inaugurated in Pakistan, showcasing Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage and tourism potential.
– Joint Projects: Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, proposed joint tourism packages, hotel industry projects, and cultural events to Pakistani tour operators and investors.
– Air Connectivity: Uzbekistan Airways operates flights from Tashkent to Lahore and Islamabad, with plans to expand to other major cities in Pakistan.
– Tourism Reforms: Uzbekistan is undergoing tourism reforms, including restoration of historical monuments, infrastructure modernization, and development of new tourism segments.
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“Tourism is not just about visiting beautiful places, but also about building trust, friendship, and partnership,” said Ambassador Tukhtaev.
The exhibition reflects the growing friendship and partnership between Uzbekistan and Pakistan, with potential for strong bilateral ties and cultural cooperation [1].
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Uzbekistan and Pakistan Strengthen Tourism Ties
Uzbekistan and Pakistan are deepening cooperation in tourism, focusing on expanding air links, cultural exchanges, and joint projects to revive the centuries-old connections of the Great Silk Road. This partnership aims to stimulate regional trade, economic integration, and interpersonal contacts. The “Uzbekistan: Pearl of the Silk Road” exhibition was inaugurated in Pakistan, showcasing Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage and tourism potential. Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, proposed joint tourism packages, hotel industry projects, and cultural events to Pakistani tour operators and investors. Uzbekistan Airways operates flights from Tashkent to Lahore and Islamabad, with plans to expand to other major cities in Pakistan. “Tourism is not just about visiting beautiful places, but also about building trust, friendship, and partnership,” said Ambassador Tukhtaev
