Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Croatia officially opened an honorary consulate in Tashkent on 21 October, establishing a new platform to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries.
Uzbek entrepreneur Sarvar Ismailov has been appointed Croatia’s honorary consul in Uzbekistan. The new representation is expected to promote cooperation in trade, investment, tourism and culture.
The initiative to open the honorary consulate was proposed by Croatian President Zoran Milanović as part of efforts to further strengthen ties between the two countries.
The opening ceremony was attended by Croatia’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan Refik Šabanović, Honorary Consul Sarvar Ismailov, representatives of the diplomatic corps, government agencies and the business community. The ceremony followed official speeches.
The consulate is expected to help develop business contacts, attract investment and expand tourism and cultural exchanges.
It will also provide consular assistance to Croatian citizens within the scope of its authority.
