Report: ANI Correspondent:
UZBEKISTAN — Tourism has become a strategic priority for Uzbekistan, promoting economic growth, cultural exchange and international cooperation. The country is strengthening tourism ties with member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) to develop a common regional tourism space.
A key initiative is the unified tourist route, “The Great Silk Road,” linking historic destinations such as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Baku, Almaty, Bishkek and Ankara. The route highlights the region’s rich cultural heritage, architecture, traditions and cuisine.
Uzbekistan is also promoting tourism education, infrastructure development, easier travel arrangements and digital services to improve the visitor experience. Joint initiatives aim to strengthen connectivity and encourage travel across Turkic countries.
According to the article, more than 6.15 million tourists from the OTS region visited member countries over the past year.
Uzbekistan has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding regional cooperation and promoting the Turkic world as an attractive and sustainable tourism destination in Eurasia.
