Tashkent awarded status of tourism capital of the Turkic world for 2027
The symbolic key was handed over to Uzbekistan on November 7 in Istanbul at the closing ceremony of the 6th International Turkic World Film Festival "Korkut Ata".
Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy presented it to the Chairman of the Committee for Tourism of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Akkulov. In 2026, the status belonged to Ankara.
Abdulaziz Akkulov invited representatives of Turkic countries to Tashkent. He also called on filmmakers to visit Uzbekistan and, through their works, more actively introduce foreign audiences to its ancient cities, monuments, nature, and cultural heritage.
According to Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, the new status will open additional opportunities for developing tourism ties between the states of the Turkic world.
