Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 19 August 2022, Uzbekistan Airways operated its first flight on the Urgench-Milan-Tashkent route. The Boeing 767 aircraft delivered 227 passengers to Milan-Malpensa Airport.

An event was held at Urgench International Airport in honor of the first flight Urgench - Milan - Tashkent. The participants of this solemn event were employees of the territorial Department of Transport, travel agents, bloggers and representatives of the media and Uzbekistan Airways, as well as passengers.

The event was attended by a well-known not only in Uzbekistan, but also abroad singer and composer Sevara Nazarkhan. At the moment, she is the face of Uzbekistan Airways. A bright performance from the side of the star created a lively atmosphere, when the voice of the singer and the energy of the guests merged. As a result, the guests performed the best songs together with the singer - Sevara.

Uzbekistan Airways operated its first flight to Italy on the route Tashkent-Rome-Tashkent in 2000. In addition, in 2007, the first flight was carried out in the direction of Tashkent - Milan - Tashkent. However, in 2019, the airline suspended flights with a number of countries, including Italy, due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus infection.

Italy is a country of sun and vineyards, the heart of which is in the Eternal City of Rome, and the second capital of which is Milan. Everyone at least once wanted to visit Milan in dreams or in reality. But the interesting thing about it is that this city gives everyone their reasons for this. Great shopping - Milan. Real football is Milan. A dream vacation with loved ones is also Milan.

You can go to Milan because of the cuisine, architecture, rich history, or for the sake of new acquaintances and a career. In Milan, everyone will find something for themselves. Starting today, Uzbekistan Airways passengers can discover another beautiful city in Europe, which is always ready to share its history and give guests vivid memories.

The opening of new directions from Uzbekistan to the cities of Italy will serve to strengthen foreign economic, cultural and humanitarian relations and further develop the tourism sector. The restoration of flights to such cities as Milan, Rome, Paris will provide an opportunity to bring cultures together, as well as strengthen friendly ties between countries. Today, large-scale work is being carried out in the republic to develop tourism in the country. Creating conditions for safe tourism is one of the priority tasks set by our government.

Today, Khorezm region is the most visited tourist location. Khiva, from which the tourist route of guests from Italy began in 2018, has been declared the Tourism Capital of the Islamic World in 2024. Lagos (Nigeria), Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and Sanliurfa (Turkey) also applied for this title. In addition, holding major events such as the Lazgi International Dance Festival and other cultural events provides even more opportunities to learn about Urgench and Khiva, as well as about the Uzbek people and their traditions in general.