Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The discussions focused on further strengthening tourism ties between the two countries, increasing mutual tourist flows, developing new travel routes and creating joint tourism products. The parties emphasised that the shared history, language, culture and values of the two nations provide a strong foundation for expanding cooperation in tourism.

Particular attention was paid to exploring Türkiye’s experience in managing tourism destinations, hotel operations, preserving cultural heritage and developing gastronomic tourism. The sides also considered opportunities to create joint tourism products in pilgrimage tourism, the heritage of Islamic civilisation and MICE tourism.

The meeting also covered arrangements for reciprocal familiarisation visits for media representatives and bloggers, more extensive promotion of both countries’ tourism opportunities in international media, and the exchange of expertise among tourism professionals.

Following the meeting, the parties signed the Joint Action Plan on Cooperation in the Field of Tourism between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Türkiye for 2026–2028. The document outlines specific areas of cooperation aimed at expanding mutual tourist exchanges, developing pilgrimage tourism, creating joint travel routes, participating in international events, enhancing the professional skills of tourism specialists and unlocking the tourism potential of Uzbekistan’s regions.

The agreements reached provide an important foundation for translating bilateral tourism relations into practical initiatives, increasing the number of visitors from Türkiye to Uzbekistan and fostering long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation