The President of Uzbekistan held a meeting with the Secretary General of UN Tourism

On June 15, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting in the city of Samarkand with the Secretary General of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, who was on a working visit to Uzbekistan, according to the President’s press service.

During the meeting, they discussed issues related to the further expansion of multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and this specialized UN institution.

They reviewed the progress in implementing the agreements and initiatives put forward at the 25th session of the General Assembly of the organization, which was held in Samarkand in October 2023. The UN General Assembly's adoption of the resolution initiated by Uzbekistan, declaring 2027 as the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism, was highly appreciated.

It was noted with deep satisfaction that the organization is a strategic partner of Uzbekistan in developing modern tourism infrastructure and popularizing tourism destinations within the country.

The importance of continuing joint efforts to implement programs and projects aimed at creating comfortable conditions and facilities for tourists, as well as developing pilgrimage and cultural tourism, including domestic tourism, was emphasized.

Particular attention was paid to the issues of training qualified personnel in the field of hospitality and service, leveraging the capabilities of the International Academy of Tourism operating in Samarkand.

To popularize tourism in Uzbekistan, practical cooperation will be expanded to support the participation of domestic tour operators in major international tourism fairs and exhibitions.