Islamabad (TDI): Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, said that Uzbekistan is planning to deepen cooperation with Pakistan in all areas of tourism industry and cultural exchanges.
He was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad about Uzbekistan’s tourism potential ad the cultural bridge that tourism offers.
He invited Pakistani tour operators, investors, and businessmen to partner with Uzbekistan in developing joint travel packages, hospitality projects, and cultural events.
Ambassador Tukhtaev said Islamabad and Tashkent can make Central and South Asia one of the most interconnected and most attractive tourism regions in the world.
He noted that by developing tourism in both directions, both sides will strengthen mutual understanding, generate new economic opportunities, and build even closer bonds between people.
The ambassador detailed Uzbekistan’s culture, history, magnificent architecture, and profound spirituality. “Uzbekistan has for millennia been a land where ideas flourished and faith was strengthened.”
“Our cities, such as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khivar, Khakan, Shakhrisar, and Termez, are among the cradles of Islamic scholarship, culture, and art. These cities are living museums of Islamic architecture, spirituality, intellectual life, and they have nurtured the golden age of Islamic science and thought,” the envoy added.
He also remarked that Uzbekistan’s historical cities are “living symbols” of the faith that people in Uzbekistan and Pakistan share; noting that this heritage is a common treasure for all Muslim countries.
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“Dear friends, the sacred land of Uzbekistan has given birth to great scholars and saints, such as Imam al-Bukhari, Imam al-Bukhari.”
Ambassador Tukhtaev said that the the connection between Uzbekistan and Pakistan is not a matter of modern diplomacy alone but a civilizational kinship rooted in shared scholars, shared sense, and shared souls.
“In this regard, the Government of Uzbekistan warmly invites our Pakistani friends to visit and perform spiritual Ziarah journeys in these blessed places. We wish to see more Pakistani brothers and sisters walking through the same streets where great scholars once stood, where science, literature, and Islamic thought flourished for centuries.”
Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism, Aftab Rana, said that bridging cultures tourism of Uzbekistan reflects the cultural harmony and regional friendship. He said tourism is the best way to promote cultural exchange and people to people contacts at regional level.
He also appreciated the efforts of government of Uzbekistan to revive the direct flight between Uzbekistan and Pakistan. He assured that PTDC will continue to play a lead role in promoting B2B linkages to develop bilateral tourism between the two countries and other Central Asian States.
Rana said online visa system will support the visitors which will be a significant milestone in the realm of adventure tourism and regional integration.
“Together, we will continue to promote Uzbekistan’s rich Silk Road heritage, cultural treasures, and tourism opportunities in Pakistan, encouraging more travelers to experience the unmatched beauty, history, and hospitality of this extraordinary country.”
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