The President of Uzbekistan discussed tourism cooperation priorities with the head of UN Tourism
Uzbekistan
On April 1, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, who was visiting our country.
The parties discussed the further expansion of Uzbekistan's multifaceted and long-term cooperation with this specialized UN agency.
The head of the Organization praised the large-scale tourism reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan. Measures are being consistently implemented to modernize infrastructure and diversify tourism services. Air travel is expanding, new museums are being established, and major cultural events are regularly held.
It was particularly emphasized that over the past eight years, the number of tourists visiting Uzbekistan has increased sixfold, reaching almost 12 million. By 2030, the number is planned to increase to 20 million, bringing the share of tourism in the country's GDP to 7 percent.
The growing momentum of cooperation between Uzbekistan and UN Tourism was noted with deep satisfaction. The Organization's General Assembly was successfully held in Samarkand in 2023, the International Tourism Academy was established, and a Thematic Office on "Tourism on the Silk Road" will soon open.
At the initiative of Uzbekistan, a UN General Assembly resolution was adopted declaring 2027 the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism.
During the meeting, a commitment to further developing the partnership was confirmed, including improving the international legal framework for tourism, implementing joint projects, expanding expert and technical cooperation, and training highly qualified personnel for the tourism industry.
The head of the Organization praised the large-scale tourism reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan. Measures are being consistently implemented to modernize infrastructure and diversify tourism services. Air travel is expanding, new museums are being established, and major cultural events are regularly held.
It was particularly emphasized that over the past eight years, the number of tourists visiting Uzbekistan has increased sixfold, reaching almost 12 million. By 2030, the number is planned to increase to 20 million, bringing the share of tourism in the country's GDP to 7 percent.
The growing momentum of cooperation between Uzbekistan and UN Tourism was noted with deep satisfaction. The Organization's General Assembly was successfully held in Samarkand in 2023, the International Tourism Academy was established, and a Thematic Office on "Tourism on the Silk Road" will soon open.
At the initiative of Uzbekistan, a UN General Assembly resolution was adopted declaring 2027 the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism.
During the meeting, a commitment to further developing the partnership was confirmed, including improving the international legal framework for tourism, implementing joint projects, expanding expert and technical cooperation, and training highly qualified personnel for the tourism industry.
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