Deputy mayor says Bukhara plays key role in Central Asia's international cooperation

The city of Bukhara plays a significant role in Central Asia in terms of international cooperation, stated Sharofiddin Khusenov, Deputy Mayor of the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, and Head of the City Investment, Industry and Trade Department, during the discussion titled "UNESCO Creative Cities Network and Sustainable Urban Development" held within the framework of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), Report informs.

According to him, the city of Bukhara plays a significant role in Central Asia in terms of international cooperation:

"Bukhara continues cultural cooperation with many international organizations. The conference that UNESCO plans to hold in Bukhara in 2027 is one of the clear indicators of this."

Sharofiddin Khusenov also highlighted that Bukhara has established itself as a city of tourism and hospitality in the Central Asian region:

"Among the main promotion mechanisms, one can point to museums, creative industry representations, and other similar networks. As a result, the city has achieved a significant increase in tourist flow and revenues in recent years."