President holds meeting in Bukhara on preparations for international events

Meeting in Bukhara

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting in Bukhara on preparations for major international events planned in the city. Kun.uz reports this citing materials published on the president's website. According to the head of state, the events should not only showcase Bukhara's historical heritage and potential, but also serve the development of the region itself.

Infrastructure and transport

Special attention was given to what a guest notices first: the airport, railway stations and roads. Discussed were the construction of a new international airport worth $300 million and a 23.5 km road connecting it with the city, with landscaping along the route. Instructions were given to improve the areas of railway stations, upgrade parking lots, lighting, services and public transport; an additional 120 buses will be deployed to connect the city and districts with the stations. Taking into account the region's climate, the expansion of green zones was discussed, with irrigation and drainage systems organized for the care of trees and shrubs.

Security and substance of meetings

Public security was addressed as a separate block: launching modern situational centers in Bukhara, monitoring public places and tourist sites using digital technologies, traffic management and combating cybercrime. In mahallas, cooperation between neighborhood prevention inspectors and the 'mahalla seven' is planned to be strengthened. Each ministry and agency has been tasked with preparing substantive engagement with foreign partners in its area, demonstrating the practical results of reforms and developing new joint initiatives.

Economic effect

The international events are planned to be used to expand investment and economic cooperation. Proposals were considered for reaching practical agreements with foreign partners in industrial cooperation, the production of high value-added goods, transport, logistics and exports, as well as renewable energy projects and the development of electricity transmission and storage infrastructure in the region.