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Kokand city of Uzbekistan to be announced as the Capital of Turkic World 2022
25 June 2021
Kokand city of Uzbekistan to be announced as the Capital of Turkic World 2022

During the VI Meeting of the Ministers in Charge of Tourism of the Turkic Council held in Kokand, Uzbekistan the Ministers have taken a decision to announce the city of Kokand as the Capital of Tourism of the Turkic World in 2022.

The topics of the meeting covered various subjects, including affordable transportations means, promotion of the tourism potential of the member state countries, preparation and necessary training of the tourism industry professionals, deep study of the history, culture, traditions and languages of the Turkic countries.

Besides the decision to announce Kokand as the Capital of Tourism of the Turkic World in 2020, building new hotels and guest houses in the nearby cities was also agreed upon as a result of the meeting.

High priority will be given to the education system in the tourism industry. The Turkic Council and the Kokand State University have signed an agreement on preparing tour guides and travel specialists, hotel business professionals of the international level, who will be working in the tourism companies of the Turkic countries as a result.

Having been the capital of the Kokand Khanate for 250 years, Kokand city is a rich historical place that combines cultural, historical heritage, as well as being the center of not only educational but also the economic and political center of the region. You can reveal a lot of interesting historical and cultural facts about Uzbekistan while visiting Kokand.

The Ministers in Charge of Tourism of the Turkic Council had an opportunity to get familiar with the customs and traditions of Uzbekistan, which will also serve as a great tool to promote the tourism capacity of Uzbekistan worldwide. In addition to the unique tourist sites and monuments, Kokand has to offer to its visitors, travelers can also rejoice in the delicious Uzbek cuisine varieties of the Fergana Valley while visiting the city.

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Did you know?

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It is Uzbek tradition that the most respected guest be seated farthest from the house’s entrance.

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  • Iceland
  • Finland
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