Assistant Undersecretary for Tourism at Kuwait’s Ministry of Data, Osama Al-Mukhial, affirmed that the Uzbekistan-Kuwait Tourism Discussion board displays the power of bilateral relations and a mutual want to broaden tourism cooperation.
Talking on the discussion board—organized with help from the Uzbek Embassy and led by the Uzbek Tourism Committee—Al-Mukhial welcomed the committee’s chairman, Yumid Shadiyev, and the visiting delegation.
He praised Uzbekistan’s vibrant tourism sector, recognized for its wealthy historic heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and various oriental delicacies. Al-Mukhial described the discussion board as a really perfect platform to discover unconventional journey locations and reaffirmed Kuwait’s dedication to growing promising partnerships that supply various experiences to Kuwaiti vacationers, stories Al-Rai day by day.
For his half, Uzbek Ambassador to Kuwait H.E.Ayub Yunusov thanked members for his or her robust engagement, noting that the discussion board, themed “Uzbekistan – The Jewel of the Silk Highway,” highlights the distinctive belongings of his nation’s tourism.
He identified that Uzbekistan and Kuwait share over three many years of constructive ties, which have been additional strengthened by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s go to to Kuwait earlier this 12 months. That go to led to the signing of the 2025–2027 Tourism Cooperation Program.
Ambassador Yunusov highlighted the visa waiver for Kuwaiti residents launched in June 2021, permitting 30-day stays, and recommended Jazeera Airways for launching direct routes to key Uzbek cities together with Tashkent, Namangan, and Samarkand—boosting connectivity and cross-cultural trade.
Committee Chairman Yumid Shadiyev emphasised the fast development of Uzbekistan’s tourism trade, which welcomed over 10 million guests in 2024 and goals to draw 15 million vacationers yearly by 2030. He described Uzbekistan as a mix of historic Islamic landmarks—like Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva—and trendy sights resembling mountain resorts in Amirsoy and health-focused eco-tourism initiatives.
Shadiyev invited Kuwaitis to expertise Uzbekistan’s multifaceted choices and outlined a roadmap for bilateral tourism promotion, together with joint advertising campaigns, media and operator familiarization journeys, and expanded flight connectivity.
He referenced President Mirziyoyev’s proposal on the 2023 Central Asia–GCC Summit in Jeddah to develop a unified visa system between Gulf and Central Asian international locations. “Sooner or later,” he stated, “vacationers may be capable of go to Tashkent and Kuwait Metropolis with a single visa.”
The discussion board featured a presentation titled “Uzbekistan – Jewel of the Silk Highway,” showcasing UNESCO World Heritage websites, pilgrimage routes, culinary tourism, and medical tourism choices. Enterprise-to-business and government-to-business conferences have been held between tourism stakeholders from each international locations, leading to preliminary agreements for promotional and exploratory journeys.
Representatives from Kuwait’s Ministries of Data and Tourism, Chambers of Commerce, airways, and tourism firms participated, together with a notable presence of media professionals and enterprise figures.
Shadiyev additionally introduced that beginning June 2025, Kuwaitis will likely be allowed visa-free journey to Uzbekistan for as much as 30 days—one other step towards reaching the nation’s aim of attracting 15 million vacationers yearly.
He inspired Kuwaiti traders to discover alternatives in Uzbekistan, particularly in hospitality and eco-resorts in areas resembling Tashkent, Jizzakh, and Kashkadarya. The Uzbek authorities, he famous, gives enticing incentives, together with reimbursements of as much as $5,000 per resort room in formally acknowledged tourism initiatives.