Uzbekistan is becoming a heart of tourism in Central Asia.  In order to build a good tourism infrastructure many businessmen are investing money to build new hotels.  As a bright sample new hotels are opening every month. Hotel Grand Nur – 3 star hotel in Tashkent city is planned to become the perfect place for leisure and business meetings.  Located just 5 minutes from downtown and 3 minutes from the old town. Convenient location of the...

To the 19th Anniversary of the Independence of Uzbekistan, in Navoi city has opened a new four-star Hotel called "Silk Road Palace" as a gift for this wonderful event. This perfect and high class hotel is comfortably located close to the Navoi International Airport, 20 minutes walk from the city center and 4.5 kilometers from Navoi Free Industrial-Economic Zone. New Hotel has 66 stylishly and gracefully decorated guestrooms and all conditions to...

Background briefing with the participation of managers and operators, travel agencies and companies, members of the Association of Czech travel agencies and the Czech-Uzbek Chamber of Commerce (CCI) was held in Prague.The goal of this is to establish the long term cooperation with tour operators and travel agents of the Czech Republic, and to help to increase the tourist in flow to the Republic of Uzbekistan. Opening the briefing, the leaders of...

Guesthouses are the most growing part of the tourism segment in Uzbekistan.In the global hospitality industry small- hotels are not only long and firmly occupy the tourism market, but also became an important element of the whole hotel business. According to experts, the share of small hotels is not less than 40% of the total world market of accommodation services. Under the conditions of independent development of our country, expansion of...

- Mr. Ambassador, how do you assess the cooperation between our countries? - Bilateral diplomatic relations were established in 1992. Since 1993, in Tashkent operates Malaysian Embassy. Between our countries consistently develops cooperation in political, economic, trade, investment, cultural and humanitarian spheres. It is based on friendship, mutual respect, trust and commitment. In strengthening our relationships several important agreements...

Spanish capital held a presentation of tourist potential of Uzbekistan, on the occasion of the opening of regular flights by NAC “Uzbekistan Airways” on the route Tashkent – Madrid. The event was organized by the NAC "Uzbekistan Airways" with the assistance of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Madrid. The presentation was attended by over 60 heads of the largest travel companies from Spanish side, media representatives of Spain, as well as the World...

Within weeks will be a project on video art, "Water - Our Future" concert in ethno-jazz, a project "German marks in Uzbekistan", the festival of puppet theater, a stage reading of works by contemporary German playwrights, the concert program "Handel and east, several symposia and sporting events, and exhibition of the Archaeological Institute of Germany and the exhibition "Economy of Germany in Uzbekistan since independence," "Here, speak...

The most popular South Korean edition of «The Korea Post» published in its columns material the information on the socio-cultural life of our country. In the article "Uzbekistan holds in Khiva one of the largest international cultural festivals," provided the information about the third annual festival "Asrlar Sadosi" ("Echo of Centuries") holds in the historical complex of the ancient city of Khiva Yichang-Kala.It emphasizes that during the...

In columns of the Belgian weekly newspaper «New Europe» was published an article "Tashkent and Riga are discussing economic cooperation and security issues" which was devoted on the visit of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Mr. Ivis Ronis in Uzbekistan. The article notes that during the meeting leaders of Foreign Ministers of Latvia along with the Minister of Defense and Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan has discussed trade and economic...

Like the previous four aircrafts of this brand, new airliner will carry out the flights on country internal routes along with CIS countries. In all IL-114-100 set a new generation of Russian equipment, avionics from Rockwell Collins, aircraft engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC), propellers from Hamilton Sundstrand (Netherlands) and Auxiliary Power from Unit Honeywell (USA). However, as per the press-service of NAC Uzbekistan Airways, the...

On July 15 Malaysian delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Anif Aman, located in Uzbekistan on an official visit, held talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. During the talks the sides exchanged views on the current status and prospects of Uzbek-Malaysian relations, as well as international and regional issues of mutual interest. The sides noted the high level of cooperation between the...

The capital of Uzbekistan - Tashkent along with Salvador's capital shares 201st place - ranked the most expensive cities in the world. The most expensive city in the world for foreigners is Luanda (Angola), followed by Tokyo (Japan) and N'Djamena (Chad). The least expensive city in the world has become Karachi (Pakistan), located at the last, 214th. The Mercer rating puts Moscow on the 4th place, Saint-Petersburg – 30th, Baku – 36th, Almaty...

One of the well known 4* hotel in Tashkent, THE PARK TURON has opened a conference-hall with 150 people seat on the roof top of the hotel. The hall has a wonderful view to the Park from one side, which creates an opportunity for holding various kinds of events as banquets and parties there.  The maximum capacity of the conference-hall is 150 people by theatrical set-up, 40 people seats by classroom, u-shape and round-table set-up styles. The...

Germany hosted the evening dedicated to "Uzbekistan – country on the Silk Road" was organized with the initiative of Straus berg city administration and Brandenburg Institute for Technology and Innovation Development Support. It was attended by representatives of official, political, business and social circles of German city Straus berg. Participants were informed about the rich historical and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan, which played a...

Due to high volume of Uzbek tourists, Government of Thailand announced no visa regime for Uzbekistan citizens.Now, Uzbek travelers wishing to visit this amazing country for up to two weeks can entry Thailand without appropriate visa. This new rule will help Thailand government to attract more Uzbek travelers who were getting their visas to visit this country through Thailand embassy in Moscow.

The Malaysian delegation headed by His Royal Highness, Crown Prince of the State of Perlis, chairman of the Malaysian University of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin met with the Minister of Higher and Secondary Special Education of Uzbekistan Mr. Bakhodir Hodiev. There were noted that cooperation between two countries is developing in all directions, particularly in science and education. View exchanges on matters relating to further expansion and...

According to “SSP-Expocontact” LLC, the exhibition will widely present the construction industry, furniture, refrigeration equipment. Special place in the exposition will be devoted to food producers and advertising industry. Also in the framework of the exhibition there will be event which will serve for tightening cooperation between entrepreneurs of Uzbekistan and China. Activities will be organized with the support of the Chamber of Commerce...

The evening was organized by the Forum in conjunction with the Association of Artists, Art and Craftsmen «IJOD» and the American public organization «Uzbek Initiative», with the support of the Permanent Mission of Uzbekistan to the United Nations and the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in New York. The event was attended by representatives of well-known figures of culture, art, official, business and academic circles in the U.S., as well as...

China State Bank will open a new credit line for NBU in the amount of $ 75 million to finance small businesses and investment projects in Uzbekistan. In the framework of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) summit in Tashkent on June 10, 2010, the National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan (NBU) and the State Development Bank of China (SDBC), signed a loan agreement worth 75 million dollars. According to the press office of...

Uzbek referee Ravshan Irmatov’s whistle has opened the World Cup 2010 in Johannesburg. According to the decision of the FIFA Referees Brigade, Central Asian referees were appointed to serve the first game of the World Cup, on June 11 in Johannesburg, where South Africa and Mexico played against each other. Help for Ravshan Irmatov was given by his compatriot Rafael Ilyasov and Bahadir Kuchkarov from Kyrgyzstan.  Ravshan Irmatov began his...

Tashkent has hosted a festival of traditional Japanese dance "Bon Odori", which was organized in anticipation of the Uzbek-Japanese Center which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, as well as in the framework of enhancing mutual understanding and cultural ties between Japan and Uzbekistan. The event was organized with the support of the Embassy of Japan in Uzbekistan, the Uzbekistan-Japan Center, and the Japan Club, supported by the Japan...

As previously reported, in April month the delegation of business circles of Singapore held cooperation exchange meetings with representatives of ministries, agencies, private companies of Uzbekistan and the business community in Singapore, which took place in capital’s international business center and registered as a 4th Uzbek-Singapore business forum. Recently at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Singapore have gathered some members of the...

Management of Dedeman Hotels & Resorts international announced opening two new hotels in the end of this year. Dedeman Shiraz 3* hotel will be the first Dedeman hotel in Iran. The second one will be 5* hotel Dedeman Baku in Azerbaijan. Dedeman hotels & Resorts international has an aim to reach 50 hotels till the year 2016.This group now operates in 5 countries with 22 hotels.

The Uzbek Agency of Communication and Information held a meeting with a delegation of Inha University (Republic of Korea), headed by the President of the University, Mr. Bon Soo Lee. Founded in 1954, Inha University is now one of the leading universities of the Republic of Korea. To date, the university enrolled about 20 thousand students in various fields of industry, science and technology. The sides noted the close cooperation of the Tashkent...

“We learn about the people not by their name but by their culture and through their spirituality. The decisive role in the spiritual rebirth of a nation, the admission of the population to cultural property belongs to museums” – the words of the president of Uzbekistan. To date, in the country operates more than 90 governmental and more than 1,200 public museums. Republican fund "Uzbekmuzey" coordinates its work, which provides them with full...

On May 21 at the National Library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi was opened a resource center which is supported by the UN Development Program in Uzbekistan in the framework of the UNDP project. The official part of the event was opened by the Director of the National Library of Uzbekistan Mr. A. Umarov, as well as UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Uzbekistan Mr. Kyoko Postill. Professor, Doctor of Technical Sciences Mr. Marat...

French city Roannez has hosted the exhibition of “Uzbek applied arts”. The exhibition is organized by the municipality of Roanna and the Association for study Culture and Art of Temurids with the assistance of the Uzbek embassy in France. In exposition there were presented pottery items, as well as products of wood and metal, Suzanne and samples of clothing by Mr. Abdullo Nazrullaev, the master from Gijduvan. The opening ceremony of the...

Navoi region has a great potential for development of ecological tourism in Uzbekistan. There already exist several tourist centers around the lake of Aydarkul. Central Kyzyl Kum - the most beautiful place in the Navoi region which attracts the attention of local and foreign tourists. The number of those wishing to see these beauties of nature is growing year by year. - In the first years of independence only 400 foreigners visited this place....

18 of May - International Museum Day. On this day all the museums of the world are opening their doors for those who wish to see old and new exhibits free of charge. This has been happening since 1977 by a decision of the General Conference of the International Council of Museums. Uzbekistan became a full member of this international organization in 1993. Cabinet of Ministers "On measures to improve the performance of museums of the republic"...

"On appointment of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Federal Republic of Germany" Resolution of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis. Senate of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan resolves: 1. Assign Mr. Ahatov Dilshod Khamidovich for the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Federal Republic of Germany. 2. This decision shall enter into force on the date of its...

Uzbekistan is building a plant to assembly the German bus "Mercedes-Benz". Joint Stock company “Uzavtosanoat" and German automotive group “Daimler AG” signed an agreement in Tashkent on the creation of a joint venture to manufacture buses. The new German-Uzbek joint venture will produce tourism oriented, long distance, city and Mini buses. The closing of the agreement is scheduled for the third quarter of 2010. JS Company “Uzavtosanoat” will...

Dedeman Tashkent hotel is opening summer restaurant “Gusto Garden Bar” on May 10, 2010. It is planned to be one of the best places to dine in Tashkent city.  The restaurant has a big garden which is surrounded by trestle-beds along the pool area. Management of Dedeman hotel is planning to open tennis court which will create new facility for hotel’s guests and wants to get 5* hotel level.

The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Latvia organized the presentation of tourist potential of Uzbekistan. National Air Company "Uzbekistan Airways" and other Uzbek tourist companies invited over 30 representatives of the Latvian tourist agencies, and journalists of local media. Report on the meeting published in daily Latvian newspaper "Chas" and on the online newspaper "The Baltic Course”. Today, tourists from the Baltic countries thoroughly...

Being a part of Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International, management of Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent hotel announced the target to manage 50 hotels for the company’s 50th anniversary. Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International opened its first hotel in 1966 with 5* Dedeman Ankara hotel.From that moment Mehmet Kemal Dedeman made a step to hospitality industry.Dedeman Hotels & Resorts international also plans to open second hotel in Uzbekistan, which will...

Management of The Park Turon hotel Tashkent has announced that they are going to open Banqueting & Conference halls with the capacity of 180 persons till the end of May month 2010.Additionally to existing bar and restaurant the hotel will also have Irish Pub .It also plans to finish renovation of 80 rooms and increase the quantity of rooms up to 180.These 80 rooms will consist of Lux, Apartment and Presidential suits which The Park Turon hotel...

Tashkent is hosting a forum of business circles of Uzbekistan and Malaysia. The forum, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Uzbekistan in cooperation with the Malaysian national trust fund (MARA) and the International Association of Business Women, is dedicated to the development of trade-economic and investment cooperation. The heads of ministries and governmental institutions, which are responsible for trade, investment, health, fine arts,...

ADB provides Uzbekistan with nearly $ 1 billion on construction of "the national highway” and modernization of “Tolimarjon” Thermal Power Plant.Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Uzbekistan the loan package for $ 950 million for the construction of national highway and modernization of Tolimarjon TPP.According to the press service of the bank, a key highway in Uzbekistan, which connects Uzbekistan with other Central Asian neighbors, will...

The arts have invaluable role in strengthening friendship between nations, promoting the ideas of goodness and humanity. It has been brightly confirmed by starting Cinema Days of Azerbaijan in the Palace of Arts named after Alisher Navoi. The event, which was organized by the National Agency “Uzbekkino” and the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Uzbekistan, was attended by filmmakers and critics of the two countries, representatives of various creative and...

Japanese media widely announcing an opening “Tokyo Investment Conference” on April 22, 2010, in which representative government delegation of Uzbekistan will participate. The leading news agency Kyodo Tsushin spread the message: "During the conference, a presentation of the economic and industrial potential of Uzbekistan, opportunities of free industrial zone in "Navoi will take a place". During the conference the Deputy Prime Minister of...

Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent hotel’s chefs have won 9 medals in the 8th International İstanbul Gastronomy Festival, which was co-organized by Turkey Federation of Cooks and World Alliance of Cooks (Wacs) with the participants from 22 countries. The festival which is one of the most prestigious 10 competitions in the world creates a platform where Turkish cuisine meets with international flavors.  Three chefs from Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent have...

Under this headline Japanese newspaper Sekkai Nippo, with a press run of 360 thousand copies, published an article on the Symposium "Ancient Civilization and Religion of Uzbekistan - in search  the cradle of Japanese Culture", held in Tokyo and Nara.- In Uzbekistan, there are numerous number of Buddhist monuments. Despite the fact that Uzbekistan is a country where the Islamic faith is in practice, the government recognizes and protects the...

The rich historical and spiritual heritage of Uzbekistan, the originality and uniqueness of traditions and customs of Uzbek people, the unique natural conditions, which Uzbekistan has, attract the attention of those who seek to discover the true beauty of the East, its eventful past, combined with sure steps into the future. Genuine interest in Uzbekistan is showed by no less mysterious Arab world. In March month, a well known Kuwaiti newspaper...

Tours in Uzbekistan, presented by the Russian Tourism Corporation “in Fantasy World (Mir Fantaziy)” agent of NC “Uzbektourism", at the last Moscow International Exhibition "Intourmarket" has attracted the attention of visitors. Experienced Russian tourists are showing high interest in new, more undeservedly forgotten tourist destinations, among which Uzbekistan holds leading positions. Director of Tourism Corporation “In Fantasy World” Marina...

Uzbekistan has become a member of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 1995. Over the years the ADB has allocated $ 1.170,9 million to Uzbekistan for the implementation of 25 projects. Thus, ADB has ranked first among other international institutions in terms of the existing loan portfolio. In collaboration with ADB, the country has implemented numerous projects, particularly in the areas of transport infrastructure, energy, agriculture and...

Presentation of the photo exhibition "Tashkent - the story of the city" was held at a Cambridge University, dedicated to 2200th anniversary of the capital of Uzbekistan. The event was held at the festival « Navruz Celebration» college "Jesus" at Cambridge University with the participation of leaders, faculty members, students, representatives of the universities of London, Oxford, Manchester, Nottingham, the Royal Asiatic Society, the British...

UN General Assembly officially recognized the March 21, as International Day of “Navruz”. According to the preamble adopted on this occasion, the UN resolution, the feast of “Navruz”, which means "new day" will be celebrated on March 21, by more than 300 million people worldwide as the beginning of the new year. Also, the resolution noted that “Navruz” is celebrated for more than three thousand years in the countries of Central Asia, the...

The President of Uzbekistan repeatedly asserted that history is the basis of nation’s spirituality. In the early years after independence, the President has set a mission to academic historians to make a true scientific history of our state and nation. One of those who first responded to this appeal is an academician Mr. Edward Rtveladze. He belongs to one of the few scholars who understands the importance of modern scientific knowledge about the...

Recently at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Washington within a framework of "Navruz" celebration in conjunction with the company «International Club of DC» held a cultural evening dedicated to the historical-cultural potential of Uzbekistan, modern life of our republic, the traditional values of the Uzbek people, its ancient art and culture. Particular emphasis was placed on the existing rich tourist potential of Uzbekistan. The event aroused great...

French magazine «La Destrousse» has published the article "Unusual travel to Uzbekistan”. The author of this article is mayor of the French town of La Destruss Mr. Michelle Lang, who visited Uzbekistan last year in May month as a part of large tour group. Sharing his impressions from visiting Uzbekistan, Mr. Michelle Lang emphasized that "Uzbekistan - is an extraordinarily wonderful country, the land of unparalleled taste of fruit, cotton fields,...

Speaking at a press conference dedicated on the results of its operation in 2009, General Director of NAC "Uzbekistan Airways" informed that increased volumes of passenger flights has been reached by opening the number of tourist charter programs for the incoming and outgoing travelers. In his view, this tendency will continue in the coming year as well. - On the basis of demand for such air shipments by local and foreign tour operators, we have...

National Airline "Uzbekistan Airways" on the eve of its 18-anniversary held a press conference at which the results of the company’s operation during 2009 were announced on January 27, 2010. The national airline of Uzbekistan, which is a few months younger than Uzbekistan’s independence, has become truly a winged symbol of the young republic. Decree of the President of Uzbekistan "On foundation of the National Airline" Uzbekistan Airways has...

Several British tour operators and journalists made a familiarization tour to Uzbekistan. In a trip organized by the NA "Uzbektourism" and “Uzbekistan Airways" in conjunction with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in London, attended by directors and staff of leading travel companies, as well as representatives of the British Council in Tashkent, the magazine «Diplomat» and the London publishing house «Russian Media House». British team...

Indian parrots started to explore the territory of Uzbekistan. Parakeets, arriving in flocks from warm countries, started to explore the territory of Uzbekistan.At present, Uzbekistan is becoming a natural settling place for these birds.   Employees of “State Bio Control” prepare a report on environmental monitoring in Uzbekistan for 2007-2009, which describes the set of facts, including the one that due to the global warming over the past five...

To develop and strengthen bilateral relations between two countries Embassy of Malaysia in the Republic of Uzbekistan organized the event led by vice-rector of the “University Malaysia Perlis” (UMP) Mr.Kamaruddin Husin. Among the guests there were professors, teachers, and university students. The event was also attended by representatives of universities in Uzbekistan, heads of foreign diplomatic missions, members of the Ministry of foreign...

On New Year’s Eve 2010 enterprise «Uzbekistan Airways Technics» has completed aircraft maintenance works of Boeing-757-200 which belongs to «VIM-AVIA» airlines.  It is Russia's fourth aircraft which passed maintenance works in Tashkent. In addition to the standard works on the program C-check, on the aircraft were made an additional: major overhaul of wheels, brakes, ladder-rafts, batteries, eliminating corrosion of the supporting floor...

In accordance with Presidential Decree dated from December 29, 2009 # UP-4160, Uzbek citizens passports with biometric data of the holder will be implemented from January 1, 2011.  Passports with biometric data are adopted in order to ensure the safety of international civil air navigation, enhancing the security of identity documents against possible counterfeiting, to improve mechanisms for rapid and accurate identification when travelers to...

Association "Sputnik" in the Belgian city Kortrijk, with the assistance of the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a presentation of tourist potential of our country, during which Belgian film director Mr. Boken has demonstrated history and present days of Uzbekistan. The event was attended by representatives of the city municipality, the public and travel agencies of Kortrijk city. The information on measures taken in Uzbekistan to...

There was a meeting of Artists Creative Union of Uzbekistan Academy of Arts. Uzbekistan Academy of Arts Karakaplak and regional departments heads, Specialized Art Schools and Colleges Heads and artists have participated at the meeting. Our country is much attentive and careful towards developing spiritual and educational spheres, namely, upbringing the coming generation within the limits of respect to universal values, identifying and encouraging...

Within the framework of scheduled activities on assistance to develop tourism and to increase the flow of travelers the embassy of Uzbekistan in Italy with the help of Caserta city municipality conducted a presentation on touristic potential of Uzbekistan on December 12, 2009. City municipality’s responsible officials, regional council delegates, businessmen, representatives of the biggest tourist companies of Italy and mass media participated in...

State joint stock railway company “Qzbekiston Temir Yollari” (“Uzbekistan’s railway”) and Spanish company Patentes Talgo S.A. has signed a contract to buy two new high-speed trains Talgo AVE 250. Purchasing of these trains will be conducted from own funds of the State joint stock railway company “Qzbekiston Temir Yollari” (“Uzbekistan’s railway”).  Sum of the contract is valued 38 million euro.It is planned that trains will be fulfilling its...

The article “Arabic Manuscripts Worldwide” is published in the daily Qatar’s newspaper “Al Vatan”, telling about scientific and literary manuscripts of the institute of oriental studies under the academy of sciences of the republic of Uzbekistan.   The article emphasizes that the institute of oriental studies named after Abu Rayhan Beruniy under the academy of sciences of the republic of Uzbekistan is admitted as one of the most known scientific...

Opening of astronomy museum is appeared to be as a completing event of wide range of business actions spread across the republic during the year. It was also announced by United Nations as an International year of Astronomy 2009.  Astronomy museum’s new exposition is presented with the assistance of UNESCO. Model of the main tool from the Ulugbek’s observatory “Meridional Quadrant” is exposed in this museum. Students are able to get acquainted...

In 2006 citizen of Switzerland Mr. Burner Verber showed an initiative to update the list of Seven Wonders of the World.Our country proposed to include Registan Ensemble and Fortress of Bukhara in to the list of wonders from Uzbekistan.

The 4th session on a non-material cultural heritage has taken place last week in Abu Dabi (United Arab Emirates. More than 400 experts representing 193 member states of UNESCO have taken part in this event.

One of the main tourist attractions in Uzbekistan is the minarets of Bukhara. This year Kaljan Minaret was chosen as the most known minaret in Uzbekistan by foreign tourists. Many foreign tourists coming to Bukhara emphasize its beauty and magnificent structure.“Kaljan” Minaret is a part of beautiful architectural ensemble - Poi Kaljan that was built by architect Bako in 1127. The minaret the height of which is 47,5 m is a source of pride for...

Modern embroiders use ancient fancywork technique that their ancestors used to have. Those interested in applied art and Oriental embroidery art could visit “Traditional embroidery of Uzbekistan” exhibition opened on November 16, 2009 in the “Caravan-One” Art Gallary.Exhibition demonstrates unique and peculiar objects of embroidery from all the regions of Uzbekistan that vary in color, style and materials. This is a good opportunity to learn more...

Japanese company ‘Sony’ has placed photos of "Ichan-kala" complex in Khiva on the front page of its web site as part of a joint project between the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and "Cinemafors" company in order to popularize a rich historical-cultural heritage of the Uzbek people and let Japanese people learn more about Uzbekistan and its culture. "Ichan-kala" complex is in UNESCO list of the world cultural heritage. Promotion campaign...

The Islamic art museum in Berlin is hosting the exhibition about ornamental embroidery of oriental nations – “Suzani”. Islamic art museum in Berlin is one of the biggest museums of applied art in Europe with exhibits of 8-9th centuries from Egypt, Middle East, Iran, India and other Asian countries on display. Exhibition inauguration presentation emphasized that Suzani were widely used in many cultures of the Orient. This method of embroidery is...

A special evening about tourism potential of Uzbekistan, its rich cultural and historical heritage, the unique natural-geographical environment has been held in the embassy of Uzbekistan in Washington. Event has been attended by the members of US Congress and State department, American travel agencies and hotel chains, cultural organizations based in Washington as well as mass-media. Participants could learn more about ancient culture, unique...

Khorezm region is conducting an active work in terms of tourism development, popularization of foreign tourists to its cities with their ancient history and boosting tourist sector in order to make it one of the major profit-generating industries for local business. Khiva is an ancient city that was bringing its input to the development of world civilization for many centuries. Tourists are attracted by unique monuments of Khiva, such as...

 Globalization that erases national and cultural boundaries between states and symbolizes the triumphant progress of global corporations and brands brings a severe need to have its own unique and distinctive brand. This task has the same importance for the state as for any company. In the end, countries are offering to foreign people and foreign companies some products, to be more exact they offer themselves as a tourist or business centre,...

 The main objective for the organisers of ХVth annual International Tashkent Tourist Fair «Tourism on the Silk Road» is high-scale promotion of tourist potential of Uzbekistan, expansion and strengthening of cooperation with the foreign tourist companies. Last year TITF-2009 participants from more than 20 countries – like Spain, Greece, Czech republic, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Cyprus, Ukraine, Egypt, Turkey, Arab...

The passed law of the Republic of Uzbekistan passed «About protection and usage of cultural heritage objects » became an important step for strengthening legal basis of archaeological sphere functioning. The Renaissance, preservation, exploration of rich historical, cultural and spiritual heritage of our people are raised on a state policy rank. Today, scientific exploration of archaeological objects as integral part of cultural heritage of the...

The company «In the world of imaginations» intends to organize a charter flight from Moscow to Uzbekistan. Company General Director Marina Saushkina gave information on country presentation within the framework of MITF tourist exhibition which held in Moscow. Probably, the beginning of flights will take place during this season. Negotiations with air carriers are already conducted. Charter flights will help to lower the total cost of itineraries...

The 18th General assembly UNWTO has passed during the period from October, 1 till October, 9th 2009 in Astana, Kazakhstan.The special meeting of the Uzbek delegation led by chairman NC "Uzbektourizm" Mr. Z.L.Khakimov with the general secretary of UNWTO Mr. Taleb Rifai, devoted to the participation of Uzbekistan in projects has taken place under the aegis of Silk Road Initiatives program which main objective is the increase in regional tourism,...

Tourist sights of Xorezm have replenished with one more new route: it is included "Ala-Uylik" (other name "Turkmenkal’a" – a Turkmen fortress) in it. Remained up to now walls of a dilapidated earthen fortress, stand nearby from highway Urgench-Khiva. «Ala-Uylik» is located in village territory of Gaybu that is in 5-6 kilometres from the regional centre of Xoresm of the Urgench city.  It represents a pise-walled fortress with eight-meter walls....

Shortly there will be a big hotel complex under the name "Tadj-Mahal" in Andijan city. The architectural ensemble is conceived as reflection of one of eight miracles of the world and as its founders assure, becomes the card of the regional centre. The hotel complex of "Tadj-Mahal" is calculated on reception of 400 visitors. The hall of celebrations and a concert hall is equipped business centre, and also sports halls, pool, a sauna, beauty...

The annual International fair of the Lavender has passed in the French city of Din-le-Ben of the region Provence-Alpes-Lazure coast on which has been presented our country with the assistance of the Republic   of Uzbekistan permanent mission at UNESCO also along with many foreign states. The exhibition of subjects applied and the fine arts, including ceramics, stamping, a national list, products on a skin, pictures, miniatures, Suzanne has been...

During the conversation with the correspondent UT Abdulaziz bin Harun has mentioned questions of the development of bilateral cooperation between Uzbekistan and Malaysia. Abdulaziz bin Harun: «Malaysia highly appreciates the cooperation with Uzbekistan. Our people are pull together by similarity of cultures and values, traditions and customs. It is remarkable, what even dates of celebrating of the independence are close - in Malaysia Independence...

New tourist route in a legendary cave have opened in Uzbekistan in which shootings of the Indian film «Adventures of the Ali-Baba and forty robbers» took place. The new tourist route, opened in this summer, lies through spurs of Western Tyan-Shan. Duration of a route makes three days during which tourists in the pedestrian order should make travel to «a cave of the Ali-Baba». The cave is located among steep rocks. As conductors are local...

"Uzbekistan - the earth shrouded in legends of the Great Silk Road, the country-charm, a pearl full of sacrament and greatness. Madresse of Samarqand, sparkling minarets of Bukhara and the city-museum of Khiva - all is pride of Uzbekistan - masterpieces of one of the most beautiful countries of the Central Asia with great and rich history" - so article of the journalist Luki Santarelli, published on the pages of the Italian edition of "Chronicle...

The solemn chords which have announced opening at the initiative of the President of the country Islam Karimov of the International musical festival «Shark taronalari» have begun to sound in 1997 on the area Registan. And then leading actors of Uzbekistan have sung a song «Salom, Samarkand!», which became an original hymn of this musical forum. The author of a melody of this song-hymn is the honored worker of the arts, managing chair of the State...

Travel agencies of Uzbekistan and China will develop a joint tourist route on the countries of the Great Silk Road. As have informed in the NC "Uzbektourism", the representatives of the tourist organization of CNR have visited Uzbekistan one of these days. There were representatives of the government on tourism affairs of China, and also tourist administrations of five regions of the Chinese National Republic as a part of the Chinese delegation...

There will pass the 15th Tashkent International Tourist Fair «Tourism on the Silk way» since October, 22-23 in the capital of Uzbekistan informs the Federal agency on tourism (Rostourism). How to be told on an official site of the department, the fair passes according to the arrangements reached within the limits of the session for suggestions on tourism of the countries-participants CIS, and for the purpose of activisation of mutual advancement...

The organization of high-speed movement on a route Tashkent - Samarqand will allow the Uzbek railways to involve more quantity of tourists. Experts consider that in Uzbekistan were not mistaken with a choice of a rolling stock for this project. High-speed train AVE is planned to start according to the arrangement of the state joint-stock railway company «Uzbekistan railways» administration with the Spanish company Patentes Talgo S.A. The...

The book "Guide book of Samarqand» in Russian, English, Japanese, French and German languages is published in Uzbekistan. The edition has been devoted to the 2750 anniversary of a Samarqand city and is calculated for use of foreign tourists. Articles and pictures about history and Samarqand’s today, a life and traditions of the people, historical monuments and modern constructions of a city "are widely presented in the book. Publishers of the...

Trains didn’t go from Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan during last 11 years. To renew trips has offered the state company «Uzbek railways». The new route has connected Tashkent with a blue pearl of Eurasia - lake Issyk-Kul. It is necessary not less than a day to reach from the heated Tashkent resorts on the bank of surprising Issyk-Kul. If to reach by bus, 5-6 hours from them should be ruined on the boundary and customs control. All occurs in the moving...

The building of a new air terminal of the international airport "Bukhara» begun in Uzbekistan, which throughput will make 350 passengers at an o'clock. Nowadays the throughput of the international airport «Bukhara» makes 150 passengers at an o'clock. The airport accepts all types of aircrafts. The modern light-signal equipment of the SIEMENS Company is established here, buildings for the services of the air traffic control equipped with the...

The president of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has accepted the Minister of Finance of Bahrain Kingdom sheikh Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Halifa in the residence Oksaroy on June, 5.The head of the state has noticed that the given visit of the Minister of Finance of Bahrain Kingdom testifies to mutual interest in development of cooperation of Uzbekistan and Bahrain. Regular consultations of foreign policy departments of Uzbekistan and Bahrain...

The plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Portugal with residence in Paris Bahromjon Aloev has handed over credentials to the president of this country Anibal Silva. Visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Portugal Luisha Amadu to Uzbekistan has taken place on April, 15-16th, 2009 in which course are discussed a condition and prospects of the bilateral cooperation development in political, trade and economic and...

The first excursions on an ecological track through picturesque foothill district in Zamin area of the Dzhizak area are led.Creation of such tracks is intended for popularization of ecological knowledge - one of the basic actions of the project which is carried out by not state noncommercial organization «Economy, qualification and consultation» with support of the Program of small grants of Global ecological fund. The territory of the project...

Speech of Mr. Hyuga Perne, the Ambassador of France in Uzbekistan, on the occasion of the International day of Museums (on May, 18th 2009) and 130th anniversaries from the date of Pavel Benkov's birth.We with pleasure have gathered today on the occasion of celebrating of two important events in the field of art and a cultural heritage of Uzbekistan.The international day of museums, is celebrated annually all over the world on 18th of May....

The president of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has meet with the king of Spain Juan Carlos in the capital of Kingdom of Spain Madrid on May, 26th.The exchange of opinions concerning on mutual relations and to the international problems representing mutual interest has taken place during the negotiations. As inform the Spanish mass-media, the president Karimov during a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain Migelem...

The complex actions for preparation of 2200-year-old anniversary celebration of the city are successfully spending, considerable work on restoration of historical monuments and a city accomplishment is carried out. The 2200 anniversary of the Tashkent city will be widely celebrated according to the decision of the president of the country in September, 2009. The decision on anniversary of the capital of Uzbekistan is accepted at 34th session of...

The International festival of silk and spices has passed in Bukhara.The International festival «Silk and spices» passed throughout three days on the glorified area of Lyabi-hauz in ancient Bukhara city.Hundreds of handicraftsmen from all regions of the republic and from the neighboring countries have taken part in traditional action which was spent by the Bukhara regional hakimiyat, territorial branch of NC "Uzbektourism" and the regional...

Businessmen Brothers from Egypt have invested half-billion euro in development of a resort infrastructure of Uzbekistan.The initiators of the grandiose tourist project are brothers Ahmad and Kamal ad-Sidik from Egypt. They intend to spend the specified huge amount for creation of the whole resort complex near Tashkent. According to the project more than hundred mini-hotels, camping, tourist parking and auto refueling will open in Bostanlik area,...

The presentation of tourist potential of the Republic of Uzbekistan has taken place within the limits of opening of the ninth Moscow International tourist fair «MITF-2009. Tourism and Leisure» in the Moscow expo centre "Gostiniy dvor".  It has been organized by the Fund «the Forum of the culture and art of Uzbekistan» and Bureau of the international youth travel and cooperation "Kelajak-tour" with assistance of the Russian travel agency «In the...

For the upcoming 2200 anniversary of Tashkent city, which will be marked in September of this year, scale works on restoration of historical monuments are conducted in the capital of Uzbekistan. The Kukeldash medrese, the tomb of Suzuk-ata are already recreated and the restoration of an architectural complex of Ming-urik is finished.  Also work in a mosque of Baland-tepa and the mausoleum of Kuyluk-ata and others at a stage of end. Ten...

From the long since Bukhara is the large centre of art craft. It is especially was famous for medno-stamping manufacture, jewels, art of manufacture of cotton fabrics, silk and a velvet, golden sewing art and the big assortment of household products of art value. During the existence Bukhara has brought the huge contribution to the development of a civilization and is included to UNESCO in lists of cities of the world heritage of the mankind....

During the traditional spring international tourist forum «Uzbekistan International Travel Workshop» has been declared that more than 900 thousand of tourists have visited Uzbekistan in 2008. This indicator is much more, than in 2007. During this period our country has been visited by 785 thousand of tourists. Strategy of development of the tourism developed in Uzbekistan will allow increasing quantity of tourists to 2, 5 million per year by...

The representatives of more than 50 travel companies and the companies from Uzbekistan, from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Malaysia, Turkey, Poland and other countries have taken part in the action organized by the NC "Uzbektourism". And also experts and the members of the diplomatic corps accredited in the republic.  At the opening of a forum the chairman of NC "Uzbektourism" Zahid Khakimov has noticed that in our country under the direction...

«Opening of the given flight will allow adjusting an air communication between Uzbekistan and Kuwait. Thanks to this direct flight mutual cooperation in tourism and business sphere becomes more active», - has noted A.Hashimov. By the information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the republic, documents on cooperation in trade, economic, scientific and technical spheres, mutual stimulation and protection of investments, avoidance of the double...

The representatives of the official and business circles of Saudi Arabian Kingdom, heads of some large travel companies, mass-media, heads of the tourism faculty at the King Saud’s university have taken part at the presentations of tourism potential in Uzbekistan which have passed in Saudi Arabian Kingdom and was organized by Commercial and Industrial chamber of Er-Riyadh with assistance of Uzbekistan embassy in Saudi Arabian Kingdom.Opening...

It is not a secret that Uzbekistan was having a lot of difficulties in building its tourism industry after the independence. There were no any 4 or 5 star hotels in Uzbekistan in early 1991. Uzbekistan applied every effort to prove that this country can attract millions of tourists and has something that no any other country has.  A lot of new hotels opened. New hospitality Universities are established. Thousands tourist companies started...

Historical monuments and traditions of Uzbekistan show how it has inherited ages of history. Besides, the country is famous for a unique and harmonious combination of Eastern and Western civilizations. Today there peacefully coexist around 100 ethnic communities in Uzbekistan, and so the country presents a wide variety of cultures.  The Great Silk Road used to stretch across this land, which enabled to establish economic and culture links...

The 38th international tourist exhibition Vacantiebeurs-2009 was held in the Dutchs city Utrecht. It is the largest exhibition devoted to the tourism and travel field in Benelux countries. About 200 national departments of tourism, travel agencies and airlines from more than 80 countries of the world have taken part in this arrangement. More than 200 thousand people have visited an arrangement for working days of an exhibition.  The tourist...

The state committee for carrying out of the tender auctions at sale of the state property to foreign investors has prolonged terms of giving tender offers on realization of share holdings of 27 domestic companies. The wide choice of objects in the most various directions of business were presented for foreign investors.  Here the shares of actions of open joint-stock companies "Uzbekugol" («Узбекуголь»), "Samarqandkimyo" («Cамаркандкимё»),...

TASHKENT is a home of Islamic culture and ancient city, wants foreign companies to invest in its tourism sector by building hotels and other related infrastructure, the country’s top tourism official said. Zahid Khakimov is the chairman of Uzbektourism, explained to a group of visiting journalists that the Uzbek government was keen to increase the number of tourists from the current 1 million annually and wanted to welcome people from the GCC...

From the Uzbek part initiators and developers of the project were the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Japan, Representation of Fund Forum in Tokyo with active assistance of the Ministry of external economic relations, investments and trade of Uzbekistan, and the Center of political researches. 120 representatives of business circles have taken part in seminar work with participation of responsible departments of the Ministry of Economy,...

Within the limits of visit to Embassy of Uzbekistan in Germany the presentation of tourist potential of republic has taken place, where it was noticed that in Uzbekistan there are ample opportunities not only developments of traditional tourism, but also various its other kinds, including ecotourism, sports tourism, agricultural, historical tourism. It is necessary to notice that now about 60 % of all foreign tourists visiting Uzbekistan, a lot...

Uzbekistan is well-known not only with its fertile valleys and ancient cities, but also with picturesque mountain tops, also attracts Speleotourists. In particular in our country, in Surhandarya Mountains, the deepest cave of Asia - «Boy-Bulak» (Rich-Spring) is located. Its depth is 1415 meters. A mysterious legend surrounds a 500-metre depth cave on a plateau of Polathan in mountains of Chimgan. And there is one more care which is quite popular...

Ecological results of the left year the International organization of ecology and health «Ecosan» which "has sounded" the activity in 2008 in figures and the facts has brought also. So, IO «Ecosan» in leaving year special attention has given to assistance of decisions questions of ecological safety, preservation of the environment and population health through realization of target programs, consolidation of efforts of the governmental and...

Its initiator became the local NNO, which got support Global ecological fund’s Programs of small grants in Uzbekistan. This territory includes also mountain ridges of Nurata and Koytash, part of the desert Kyzyl Kum, and Aydar - Arnasay system of lakes and is the original reduced model of all Central Asia.  The most valuable are the mountain and deserted woods, first of all inundated nut trees woods of a ridge Nurata, which representing unique...

National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) has hosted a presentation of tourism potential of Uzbekistan, which was organized at the assistance of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Singapore, Jahon news agency reported. Participants acquainted with priority directions of tourism development in Uzbekistan, investment in tourism industry, rich spiritual and cultural heritage of the Uzbek people, history of the cities, climate, nature and...

 new exposition “The nature of the Bukhara Province and its natural resources” was launched at the Bukhara State Artistic and Architectural Reserve-Museum, according to the Uzbekistan National News Agency Russian-language website. By enjoying over 230 exhibits the visitors may learn about the relief and geology of this oasis, climate, minerals, water system, soil, flora and fauna. The paleontological discoveries are among the exhibits, according...

The Studiosus Gruppenreisen GmbH tour firm and AWO-Treff organization jointly with the Embassy of Uzbekistan to Germany organized the presentation of tourism potential of the country in the well-known Westphalia city of Münster, Shukhrat Umirov of the Information Agency “Jahon” in Germany reported. The representatives of tour firms, organizations and mass media specialized in the sphere of tourism, as well as Münster city community and Federal...

New hotel called Registon was built on the border of Navoi city and Karmana district in Navoi region.The hotel was constructed by private company Usto Istam. It has a barber’s shop, a laundry and other services.According to Usto Istam director Hikmat Rustamov, the facilities also include a restaurant, a celebrations hall and a tea house.The new hotel has employed about 50 people.

Amid celebrations of the 17th anniversary of Independence of Uzbekistan the solemn ceremony of opening of the scientific and research astronomic observatory was held in Andijan city, according to the Pravda Vostoka newspaper.The observatory is situated at the highest point of the city – at the favorite recreation area of the local population Bagishamol. Its place of note is a professional telescope with a diameter of main glass 30 centimeters. It...

The active preparations for celebration of the 2200th anniversary of the city of Tashkent are now going on. The excellent look of the Uzbek blooming capital, its grand constructions, wonderful nature and pictorial places of worth even more attract tourists. At the moment, the Uzbek citizens can meet many foreigners as they admire the beauty of Tashkent. Some of them shared with their impressions while speaking to the Uzbekistan National News...

The festival dedicated to the World Tourism Day which is marked September 27 was held at the Mirzo Ulugbek Park of Culture and Recreation in Tashkent, according to the Uzbekistan National News Agency. The Uzbektourism National Company alongside with the Tashkent City Administration, Ecosan International Organization and Ecosan-tour Center of Ecological Tourism organized the event. The senators of Upper House and lawmakers at the Legislative...

International Tourism Fair on Silk Road will be held in Tashkent in mid-October. Even though there is still a time to go until the event will officially take off, the active preparations are now underway in the city, the agencies reported. This exhibition is the largest one in Central Asia. It is held in Tashkent since 1995. It is aimed at local and foreign business people. The forthcoming fair is to sum up the outcomes of the summer tourism...

The melon festival was held in Bukhara in Uzbekistan. The main goal of the festival is to supply citizens with quality and cheap agricultural products, develop the melon-growing, in particular, revive endangered sorts of melons thanks to rich experience gained in agriculture. The farmers who presented more than 50 sorts of sweet products participated at the melon festival. For over the last years such sorts as barginak, kampirchopon, jujaburun...

On the eve of the 17th anniversary of Independence of Uzbekistan a contest “Bread of Samarkand” was held in Samarkand, according to the Uzbekistan National News Agency reported. From of old Samarkand has been famous for its great thinkers, rich history and architectural monuments. Along with all of these the Samarkand bread is well known all over the world. Its unique taste astonishes millions of tourists who arrive from all around the globe. The...

Uzbekistan Airways, the national air company, transported about 1 million passengers and almost 12,000 tons of cargo in the first half of 2008.The company director general Valery Tyan told journalists in Tashkent that Uzbekistan Airways was implementing a special complex development plan, designed until 2010. It includes a wide range of offers and services aimed at increasing the comfort of passengers and safety of flight.Currently the airline...

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) presented tourists a gift. The first guidebook in the Korean language “Samarkand” was published in Seoul, the Pravda Vostoka newspaper reported. The guidebook offers tourists fascinating trips to past and today of the ancient city, stories on cultural and historical monuments, data on museums and other places of worth of the hospitable Samarkand soil. Besides, the two chapters are dedicated to...

The number of domains registered in the UZ zone exceeded 7,000 on 25 July. According to statistics on the website of the UZ domain zone administration, at the beginning of the current year the figure stood at 5,766 domains (the growth made up about 22%).Last February, there were 6,000 names in the national domain zone. This year over 2,200 new domains were registered and 960 were removed from the list. In 2007, the number of active domains...

The first stage of charity campaign was held in Tashkent as a part of implementing the Year of Youth State program and preparations to forthcoming 2200th anniversary of the Uzbek capital due in May 2009. “Tashkent through the eyes of youth” was the motto of the event, according to the Narodnoye slovo newspaper. The Central Council of Kamolot Public Youth Movement alongside with the youth tourist organization Kamolot-Turne affiliate company...

The presentations Uzbekistan’s tourist potential have been initiated by the Forum of Culture and Art of Uzbekistan Fund in two different countries, the Narodnoye Slovo newspaper reported.First presentation was held at the Ninth Moscow International Tourist Fair. More than 1,000 tourist firms and companies from 50 countries have gathered in Russian capital. The guests of the Uzbek potential have enjoyed the national fabrics, ceramics, jewelry and...

Uzbekistan is preparing to celebrate the 2200th anniversary of its capital - Tashkent. Beauty and charm of the city, along with its sublime buildings, wonderful climate, shady and cool squares fascinate each and every one who comes to Uzbekistan. It is a busy time now for Tashkent since it is witnessing a real influx of foreign tourists. The Uzbekistan National News Agency correspondents asked some of them about their impressions from the trip to...

The festival of cultural traditions and national cuisine was held at the Receptions House of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan. Representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the country took part in the event.The festival was attended by staff of more than 20 embassies in Tashkent, including missions of Russia, Turkmenistan, Republic of Korea, Egypt, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic,...

Exhibition of crafts and applied art opened at the Uzbekistan Culture and Arts Exhibition hall. Musical instruments, ceramics, wood carvings, carpet and other items are presented at the exhibition.One of participants of the exhibition, craftsman from Ferghana Alisher Nazirov had successfully participated previously in many republican art exhibitions and competitions. The potteries made by the master were repeatedly exhibited in Japan, India,...

Zakhriddin Muhammad Babur has left enormous literary heritage. His fine poetry, and the noble ideas embodied in «Boburname» and other works, telling about a way of life, customs, the nature and values of the people of the East, continue to call the whole humankind for perfection and a mutual consent. At the meeting called «The priceless heritage of the ruler and the poet», devoted to the 525 anniversary from the date of birth of Babur, was...

Festival “Culture of ancient Khorezm” opened in Khiva, Khorezm region, with participation of representatives from more than 20 countries. The goal of the festival is to attract more tourists to the region.An exhibition of craftsmanship items and paintings, as well as an agricultural fair were organized in the Ichan Qala museum.Musical drama theatre named after Ogahiy, regional puppet theatre, as well as folklore and ethnographic ensembles Khiva...

The Korean Diaspora marked 70 years of living in Uzbekistan on Saturday. Representatives of national cultural centers, state, non-governmental and international organizations participated in the solemn event held in Tashkent.Vice Prime Minister Rustam Azimov read the greeting of the President Islam Karimov to the ceremony participants.Among the guests of the ceremony were State advisor to the President B.Abduhalimov, Vice Prime Minister and...

UzA – President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov participated in the celebrations of the 2000th anniversary of the city of Margilan on 7 September.In accordance with the resolution of the head of the state of 9 November 2005 on celebration of Margilan’s jubilee, wide-scale construction works have been held in the city.Among the newly built objects is the 10-hectare Youth Alley, which includes an aqua park and a 1400-seat amphitheatre where the...

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a resolution on 2 April on preparation to the 2200th anniversary of the city of Tashkent, to be held in 2009.Historical monuments in the city will be reconstructed and new objects will be built, together with development of the social infrastructure.An international conference on the role of Tashkent in the world civilization will be held in March 2009 with participation of local and foreign...