The draft of the state program on action plans was elaborated for “2018 – the year of Support of active entrepreneurship, innovative ideas and technology” within the framework of Action Strategies on the five directions for the development of Uzbekistan in 2017-2021.
According to President’s degree dated November 28, 2017 public discussion is going to be taken into account until January 15, 2018.
The fifth direction of Action strategy of the State Program Draft is “Provision of security, international harmony and religious tolerance with priorities on deeply-well-thought, mutual and practical foreign policy.” There are a number of articles related to religious sphere. Here is the one related to organizing international Qur’an festival:
Article 219. Organition of the 1st International Festival on Qur’an reading. The deadline is July 10, 2018 and will be in Bukhara region.
Organizational acitivies:
- promotion of pure essence of Islam in the world community;
- rewarding Qur’an reciter in various nominations;
- support of society and youth in enlightenment;
- promotion of rich historical, religious and cultural heritage to tourists.
Press service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Pakistan's state television channel, “PTV”, broadcasted a special program dedicated to the rich tourism potential of Uzbekistan, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.
As part of the program, Pakistani viewers were presented with materials regarding the unique historical and cultural heritage of our country, ancient cities, architectural monuments, national traditions and modern opportunities for travel and recreation.
Special attention in the program was focused on Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Tashkent – cities that combine a rich historical heritage and dynamic modern development.
In particular, the audience was informed about the ancient cities of Uzbekistan that played a significant role in the history of the Great Silk Road, architectural ensembles, cultural heritage sites and national craftsmanship traditions, which continue to shape the unique tourism identity of the country today.
Separate segments were dedicated to the natural and climatic opportunities of Uzbekistan, as well as the development of pilgrimage, cultural-historical, and recreational tourism. It was emphasized that the diversity of tourism products and the favourable conditions created for travellers contribute to enhancing the country's attractiveness for guests from various nations.
During the broadcast, it was also noted that the national cuisine of Uzbekistan, the hospitality of the Uzbek people, and rich cultural traditions serve as important factors contributing to the popularization of the Republic as a tourism destination.
Broadcasting of the program on “PTV”, which commands an audience of millions, marked another step toward promoting the tourism potential of Uzbekistan in Pakistan and attracting the attention of Pakistani tourists to travel opportunities in our country.