ТАSHKENT, November 3. /Dunyo IA/. Today, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting to discuss preparations for major international events scheduled to take place in Bukhara, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

According to the press service of the Head of our State, President emphasized that the upcoming events should not only showcase Bukhara’s rich historical heritage and modern potential but also contribute to the region’s development. Preparations should extend beyond the event venues and include comprehensive improvements to transport, services, security systems and urban infrastructure.

Meeting addressed arrangements for high-level meetings and major international events. Each ministry and government agency was tasked with developing a substantive agenda for dialogue with foreign partners in its area, demonstrating the practical results of reforms implemented in Uzbekistan and proposing new joint initiatives.

Particular attention was paid to ensuring public safety. Plans to establish modern situation centers in Bukhara, use digital technologies to monitor conditions in public areas and at tourist sites, manage road traffic and combat cybercrime were discussed. The need to strengthen cooperation between crime prevention inspectors and the “mahalla of seven” in preventing offenses was also emphasized.

President noted that visitors’ first impressions of Bukhara are formed at the airport, railway stations, and on the roads. In this regard, participants reviewed progress on the construction of a new international airport worth $300 million, the development of a 23.5-kilometer road linking it to the city, and the greening of adjacent areas. Instructions were also given to improve areas around railway stations, upgrading parking, lighting, services, and public transport operations. To strengthen transport links between cities and districts and the railway stations, an additional 120 buses are to be brought into service.

Attention was also given to expanding green spaces, taking into account Bukhara’s climatic conditions. Alongside planting trees and shrubs, participants discussed developing the irrigation and drainage systems needed to maintain the greenery.

Importance of using international events to attract investment and expand economic cooperation was emphasized. Proposals were reviewed to reach concrete agreements with foreign partners on industrial cooperation, the production of high value-added goods, transport, logistics and exports. Renewable energy projects in the region, along with the development of electricity transmission and storage infrastructure, were also discussed.

In addition to showcasing Bukhara’s historical and cultural heritage and tourism potential, it was considered important to give visitors firsthand insight into the operations of modern enterprises and achievements in agriculture, craftsmanship and services. The task was also set to demonstrate tangible progress in job creation, raising household incomes, healthcare and culture.

President emphasized that every facility and system developed as part of the preparations should continue to serve the residents of Bukhara region after the events conclude. The officials responsible were instructed to personally inspect progress on the ground, resolve emerging issues and ensure close coordination in carrying out all assigned tasks.