Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) have discussed joint tourism projects, including professional training and regional infrastructure development, the Uzbekistan Tourism Committee said.
Committee Chairman Abdulaziz Akkulov met TİKA President Abdullah Eren.
The sides discussed strengthening the partnership between Uzbekistan and Türkiye, supporting reforms in the tourism sector and implementing joint initiatives.
Particular attention was given to vocational education and training specialists for the tourism and hospitality industries.
The discussions included establishing training centres in the regions, exchanging expertise between educational institutions and applying Turkish vocational training practices.
The sides also considered ways to encourage young people to enter tourism entrepreneurship, develop regional services and infrastructure, expand employment opportunities for local residents and increase the appeal of cultural heritage sites.
Other areas of cooperation included introducing information services and supporting initiatives in regions with tourism potential.
Following the meeting, the sides reached a preliminary agreement to include projects promoting sustainable tourism, supporting regional initiatives and training industry professionals in TİKA's 2027 work plans.
