Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

During the event, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, presented Abdulaziz Akkulov, Chairman of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, with the symbolic key from Ankara, the Tourism Capital of the Turkic World for 2026.

Addressing the ceremony, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy warmly congratulated Uzbekistan on Tashkent receiving this prestigious status, highlighting the country’s rich historical and cultural heritage, distinctive traditions and tourism potential. He also noted that the designation would create new opportunities for further strengthening tourism ties among the Turkic states.

In turn, Abdulaziz Akkulov, Chairman of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, congratulated the festival participants and invited representatives of all Turkic states to visit Tashkent next year, when it will serve as the Tourism Capital of the Turkic World. He also called on representatives of the film industry to visit Uzbekistan and use their creative work to showcase the country’s unique historical landmarks, ancient cities, picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage to a wider international audience.