KÖNIGSWINTER, November 7. /Dunyo IA/.  Forum “Uzbekistan – Impressions of a Country on the Ancient and Modern Silk Road”, dedicated to the historical, cultural heritage, tourism, and economic potential of our country, was held in the German city of Königswinter, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Event, organized on November 3^rd by the German-Uzbek Society (Deutsch-Usbekische Gesellschaft e.V.) in cooperation with the General Consulate of Uzbekistan in Frankfurt am Main, brought together representatives of the German public interested in developing ties with Uzbekistan.

Within the framework of the forum, Dr. Colin Dürkop, President of the German-Uzbek Society; and photographer Annette Fleck presented photographs, video materials, and travel impressions of Uzbekistan to the participants. Special attention was paid to the historical cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, natural attractions including the Kyzylkum Desert and the Aral Sea region, as well as the traditions of Uzbek hospitality and the craft heritage of the Fergana Valley.

A separate topic of discussion was the modern transformations in Uzbekistan, infrastructure development, digitalization, modernization of the education system and the creation of favourable conditions for foreign investors.

Prospects for the development of the tourism industry were also presented, including cultural, gastronomic, ecological and event tourism, the improvement of transport infrastructure and the expansion of the hotel network.

It was noted that the German-Uzbek Society contributes to strengthening humanitarian and economic ties between the two countries, promoting scientific and educational exchanges, the development of sister-city relations, and the implementation of joint business initiatives.

Forum served as a platform for promoting the tourism and investment potential of Uzbekistan, as well as further strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation between the peoples of the two countries.