Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 7 May, Chairman of the Tourism Committee Umid Shadiev met with Charge d’Affaires of the Republic of Iraq in the Republic of Uzbekistan with residence in Astana Jaber al-Tamimi.

The parties discussed issues of expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism. In particular, it was noted that Uzbekistan and Iraq have great potential in this regard.

The Iraqi side was also provided with detailed information about the favorable conditions created for tourists in Uzbekistan and about the large-scale work being carried out on the ground.

At the meeting, the parties agreed to create a regulatory framework for cooperation in the field of tourism, participate in major events in this field held in countries, increase the flow of mutual tourists, including establishing pilgrimage tourism for Iraqis.