Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Today, on 17 October 2023, within the framework of the 25th Anniversary Session of the General Assembly of the UN World Tourism Organization, held in Samarkand from 16 to 20 October 2023, a Memorandum was signed between Uzbekistan Temir Yullari and the Italian company ARSENALE S.p.A. on mutual understanding and cooperation on the first project of launching a Luxury Train Cruising tourist train in Uzbekistan.

According to the Memorandum, a luxury train will be developed and built, which will begin to run between the historical cities of Uzbekistan from the end of 2026. The project is carried out under the auspices of the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

This Memorandum was signed by the First Deputy Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Temir Yullari H.Rakhmetov, General Director of ARSENALE S.p.A. P.Barletta and Chairman of the Committee on Tourism under the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change U.Shadiev. All sides expressed joy and expressed confidence in the successful implementation of the project and its importance for the development of tourism in Uzbekistan.

– We are very pleased to start cooperation with Arsenale Group, – says H.Rakhmetov. – This cooperation involves the implementation of a grandiose project with one goal – to get acquainted with the rich cultural and historical heritage of Uzbekistan. The concept of launching rail cruises as the future of tourism is perfectly consistent with our commitment to innovation and sustainable development. The signing of this Memorandum is the first step on a long and fascinating path that we have to go through. The partnership with Arsenale Group once again confirms our desire to overcome any barriers, expand the horizons of the value proposition for tourists.

– Our cooperation with Uzbekistan Temir Yullari JSC is a unique project aimed at developing a territory with a rich history and culture, – P. Barletta. – We are pleased to announce our presence in the Asian tourism market after Europe, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and to do it in Uzbekistan, a country rich in the most interesting architectural and artistic heritage. Rail cruises are the future of tourism, a new and eco–friendly way of traveling: Arsenale’s mission is to make this experience possible in the most exciting corners of the world, proving that there are no barriers that can stop the desire to explore new horizons. With the signing of this partnership, we are ready to work tirelessly so that travelers can board our train and discover the historical and cultural riches of this wonderful country.

It is expected that the launch of the Luxury Train Cruising tourist train will be an important event for Uzbekistan and the entire Central Asian region. The project will attract the attention of tourists from all over the world and allow them to enjoy the unique beauties of historical cities of Uzbekistan, such as Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. The train will be equipped with all modern amenities to provide passengers with maximum comfort during the journey.

The launch of the Luxury Train Cruising tourist train has received the support of the Government of Uzbekistan, which sees in this project a huge potential for the development of tourism and attracting foreign investment. Uzbekistan is striving to become the main tourist destination in Central Asia, and the launch of this train will be an important step in achieving this goal.

As noted earlier, on 31 July 2023, a meeting was held between Uzbekistan Temir Yullari and the Italian company Arsenale Group, at which important issues of cooperation and the implementation of common projects were discussed, in particular the launch of a tourist train and the creation of a joint venture.