Uzbekistan has reached agreements with Kazakhstan and China to increase the number of flights between the countries, the Ministry of Transport has announced.
A meeting of the Central Asia-China (C5+1) Working Group on Civil Aviation Cooperation was held in Tashkent on November 3−5. It brought together representatives of aviation authorities and airlines from Uzbekistan, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
The meeting focused on developing aviation cooperation and implementing an agreement to launch the Air Silk Road. The parties discussed liberalising the air transport market, harmonising legislation and introducing advanced technologies and best practices.
They also addressed joint initiatives, aviation infrastructure development, flight safety and the use of green and smart technologies. A series of bilateral talks on expanding air connectivity was also held.
Following the meeting, the aviation authorities of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agreed to increase the number of regular weekly flights on the Tashkent-Almaty and Tashkent-Astana routes from 42 to 60. On other routes, the number of weekly flights will rise from 14 to 20.
Uzbekistan and China also agreed to increase the number of authorised regular weekly flights from 100 to 114. Relevant documents were signed to formalise the agreements.
The Ministry of Transport expects the agreements to strengthen Uzbekistan’s position in the international aviation market, improve regional and international connectivity, and boost trade, economic and tourism ties. They are also expected to expand travel opportunities.
The next meeting of the working group is scheduled to take place in Kyrgyzstan in 2027.
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