AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCulture Boost: President Mirziyoyev signed a sweeping decree to expand support for culture, arts and literature, including a new “Investment in Creativity” fund with major budget transfers and targets to raise international competition participation and winners. Tourism Connectivity: Uzbekistan is pushing tourism links with Hong Kong, with talks on direct air routes to Tashkent (and possible via Bangkok) as the country targets 20 million foreign visitors by 2030. New Routes for Travelers: Shirak Avia launched the Yerevan–Tashkent–Yerevan direct flight, restoring a long-missing connection and expected to lift people-to-people travel. Summer Travel by Bus: Uzautotrans starts a seasonal Tashkent–Cholpon-Ata bus route from June 8, timed for peak resort demand around Lake Issyk-Kul. Regional Infrastructure: With ADB support, Surkhandarya road upgrades will cut travel distances and improve safety across key highways. Health & Travel Safety: Uzbekistan health authorities say Ebola poses no threat locally, while India adds extra arrival screening steps for international flights. Sports Tourism Context: Ebola fears led Spain’s mayor to cancel a DR Congo pre-World Cup friendly, a reminder of how health concerns can disrupt travel plans.
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