Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — During a working trip to Paris, Umid Shadiev, Chairman of the Tourism Committee, met with Jack Thomas-Richard, Executive Producer of BBC Studios France.

The meeting focused on collaboration to promote Uzbekistan’s tourism potential. The French side announced that, in partnership with the Uzbek Embassy in Paris, they have begun preparations for a special episode of the world-renowned auto show "Top Gear France," dedicated to Uzbekistan. This episode is expected to be released by the end of 2024.

To discuss the project in more detail, a visit by a delegation from BBC Studios France to Uzbekistan is planned for late September this year.