The delegation of Samarkand region, led by Jurabek Suyunov who is the deputy head of Samarkand regional Tourism department,

and the deputy mayor of Samarkand city, Farhod Nishonov, participated in the 12th General Assembly of the International Tourism Development Organization (TDO) on September 3-6. This prestigious conference was attended by representatives from 41 countries around the world and serves as an important platform for strengthening international cooperation between these countries and implementing new projects in the field of tourism. It is worth noting that the Samarkand region was the first among the CIS countries to become a member of the TDO. A presentation was made within the framework of the assembly about the rich historical heritage, unique culture and vast tourism potential of the Samarkand region. During the presentation, the delegation representatives provided detailed information about Samarkand's place on the world tourism map, its modern tourist infrastructure, and the amenities created for foreign tourists. Also, during the visit, the Samarkand regional delegation held bilateral meetings with representatives of the cities of Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Busan (Republic of Korea), and Jakarta (Indonesia) on establishing cooperation in the field of pilgrimage tourism. The negotiations discussed issues of strengthening cultural ties, implementing joint tourist projects, and expanding tourist exchange processes. Samarkand region's membership in the TPO international organization will serve to further enhance the region's international position in the tourism sector, attract new investments, and increase the flow of foreign tourists. This event is considered an important step towards increasing the prestige of not only our region, but also our country in the international tourism arena.