Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan has agreed to increase the number of regular flights to Kazakhstan and China. In particular, the frequency of flights from Tashkent to Almaty and Astana will rise from 42 to 60 per week on each route.
The agreements were reached during talks between the aviation authorities of the three countries in Tashkent.
The talks took place at the third meeting of the Working Group on Civil Aviation Cooperation in the Central Asia–China (C5+1) format, held on 3–5 November. Representatives of the aviation administrations and airlines of Uzbekistan, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan attended the meeting.
Following the talks, the aviation authorities of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan also agreed to increase the number of flights on all other routes between the two countries from 14 to 20 per week.
In addition, Uzbekistan and China agreed to expand air connectivity: the number of authorised regular flights between the countries will increase from 100 to 114 per week. The sides signed the relevant documents to formalise the agreements.
Participants discussed the implementation of an agreement to jointly establish the Air Silk Road, further development of aviation cooperation, liberalisation of the air transport market and harmonisation of the regulatory framework. The agenda also included the introduction of advanced technologies and the exchange of experience.
Particular attention was given to the development of civil aviation infrastructure, flight safety, the use of green and smart technologies, joint projects and the establishment of a mechanism for regular high-level meetings.
The expansion of air services is expected to improve Uzbekistan’s transport connectivity, increase opportunities for passenger travel and promote trade, economic and tourism ties.
The fourth meeting of the Working Group is scheduled to take place in Kyrgyzstan in 2027.
