During the talks the prospective cooperation projects in tourism were examined, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan said.

The parties noted growing interest to the historical and architectural monuments, culture and traditions of the people of Uzbekistan in the EU countries, particularly in Germany.

Mr. Engberding presented the project, jointly being developed with the Uzbek railway company “Uzbekiston Temir Yollari”, on organization of tours on special private trains along the Great Silk Road.

Other issues relating to the full attainment of existing potential of Uzbek-German cooperation in tourism were also considered at the meeting.