The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, visited Uzbekistan for an informal meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Amirsoy resort complex, located in the Tashkent region on January 25, 2025. The two leaders exchanged views on a range of issues concerning bilateral relations, international politics, and regional cooperation, according to the presidential press service.
President Japarov praised the Amirsoy resort for its modern infrastructure and world-class standards, noting that it is an excellent example of Uzbekistan’s growing tourism potential. The Kyrgyz leader emphasized the potential for joint projects between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, particularly in the development of resort and recreational centers that leverage the unique landscapes and diverse nature of both countries.
In a post shared on Facebook, Japarov expressed his admiration for the Amirsoy ski resort, calling it comparable to European-level facilities.
"My colleague Shavkat Mirziyoyev built this high-level base from scratch. Bless you," he wrote, highlighting the impressive development of the resort.
Japarov also discussed Kyrgyzstan’s challenges in developing ski resorts, given the country’s mountainous geography. He pointed out that, since gaining independence, Kyrgyzstan has been focused on politics, leaving sectors such as tourism and the economy underdeveloped.
"There have been rallies every day, weddings every day. The economy, tourism, and other important sectors have not been paid attention to," he remarked.
The informal meeting also underscored the significant strides both countries have made in the tourism sector. In recent years, Uzbekistan has invested heavily in developing tourism infrastructure, particularly in the Bostanliq region, home to Amirsoy and several other new resorts. Over the past five years, more than UZS 2 trillion ($154.5mn) have been invested in the area, leading to the launch of 59 new tourism facilities, with over 13,000 places for visitors.
Foreign investors are increasingly drawn to the region's growing tourism opportunities. Emin Agalarov, an Azerbaijani businessman, has expressed interest in building the Sea Breeze Uzbekistan International Tourism Center on the banks of the Charvak Reservoir in partnership with several large foreign companies.
In December 2024, President Mirziyoyev also visited a new tourist resort under development in the Bostanliq district, which is expected to feature modern infrastructure, capsule houses, restaurants, hiking trails, and ski slopes.
Both leaders agreed to continue fostering bilateral ties and advancing tourism cooperation between their nations, capitalizing on the potential of their unique geographies to create world-class resort destinations.
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