Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The Azerbaijan Tourism Association (AZTA) and the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Tourism Development, within the framework of the VII Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking countries in Baku, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.

The document was signed by the head of the Azerbaijan Tourism Association Nahid Bagirov and the deputy chairman of the State Committee for Tourism Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ulugbek Azamov.

The memorandum of cooperation implies cooperation between the parties in the field of tourism development, in particular, the organization of mutual tourist travels, the creation and application of joint tourism products, as well as the active promotion of tourism potential in order to ensure the mutual flow of tourists.

“The goal is, first of all, to increase the flow of tourists and the exchange of tourists between the two countries. In addition, we plan to organize joint events with Azerbaijan - seminars, conferences, exhibitions and info tours. In addition, the document provides for the exchange of experience in developing joint tourist routes and training,” Ulugbek Agzamov said.

Azerbaijan also commented on this document. “The signing of the Memorandum within the framework of the VII Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States in Baku is a significant event for us. The Azerbaijan Tourism Association continues to expand the promotion of the tourism potential of Azerbaijan throughout the world, including among neighboring countries. The events organized for both Azerbaijani and Uzbek tourists will definitely be interesting. And we are confident that as a result of the implementation of these measures we will be able to ensure a mutual flow of tourists,” Nahid Bagirov said.

In addition, the deputy chairman of the State Committee for Tourism Development Ulugbek Agzamov met with the head of the State Agency for Tourism of Azerbaijan Fuad Nagiyev to discuss further development of cooperation.