President Mirziyoyev reviews Bukhara master plan and tourism projects in Samarkand

The presentation noted that preparations have begun for participation in the EXPO 2030 exhibition to be held in Saudi Arabia, with the construction of a pavilion covering an area of 3,600 square meters planned.

At the same time, the need was highlighted to transition the tourism sector to a project management system, introduce a unified mechanism for the creation and development of tourism products, and strengthen the coordination of major events.

It was emphasized that a new marketing strategy should be implemented to promote the country’s tourism potential in priority markets such as the United States, the Gulf countries, India, China, and Scandinavia. Tasks were defined to expand Uzbekistan’s presence on international tourism platforms, develop digital content, and attract major media outlets and opinion leaders.

The presentation also reviewed projects for large-scale cultural and tourism facilities.

In Samarkand, work is beginning on the “Samarkand heritage corridor” project. The Registan ensemble, the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the Shah-i-Zinda complex, and the Mirzo Ulugbek Observatory will be interconnected through a single 6.6-kilometer tourist route.

A project to build a new “Silk Road” Museum in Samarkand was also presented. It provides for the construction of a modern three-story building with a total area of 19,500 square meters, featuring an inclusive environment, exhibition halls, storage facilities for exhibits, as well as areas designed for educational activities.

Plans are also in place to renew the landscape design around the Mirzo Ulugbek Observatory. A new museum building, immersive exhibition halls, and a visitor center will be constructed. Pedestrian walkways will be landscaped, and archaeological sites will be integrated into a unified museum environment.

In addition, the master plan for the city of Bukhara was presented. It provides for the creation of a comfortable urban environment, the development of transport and tourism infrastructure, as well as the establishment of a historical and ethnographic park conceived as a multifunctional complex. This complex is envisaged to include a congress hall, an amphitheater, a library, a food hall, retail and commercial facilities, and a high-category hotel.

At the conclusion of the discussion, the president emphasized the need to implement cultural projects in close connection with tourism development objectives and to ensure their economic sustainability and high-quality management.