The Administration of the State Bio-control of the State Committee on the protection of nature, works on the concept of developmenting ecological tourism in Uzbekistan over the next few years.

The participants underscored that the fact that Tashkent has been declared o-ne of the capitals of Islamic culture was of profound historical, cultural and political significance

Uzbek President Islam Karimov signed on 8 January a resolution on celebration of the 100th anniversary of birth of Uzbek writer Abdulla Kahhar.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov approved agreement between government of Uzbekistan and government of Kyrgyz Republic on mutual travels of citizens, press service of the Uzbek Foreign Ministry said in its statement dated 10 January 2007.

The ancient city is getting ready to celebrate its 2750th anniversary. At the 33rd session of the UNESCO General Assembly, which was held on October 20, 2005, a resolution to celebrate Samarkand's 2750th anniversary was adopted.

The beauty and healthiness of teeth starts with hygiene. Even if you replace all of your teeth, but do not take care of them afterwards, the positive result will not last long. The concept of "hygiene" does not only include brushing your teeth once or twice a day. It also involves regular visits to the dentist.

Eastern-Sogda Archaeological Expedition of the Science Academies of Ukraine and Uzbekistan found a new epigraphic monument - inscriptions in Sogdian language (Iranian language, close to Persian and Tajik) with the use of Armenian graphics (language close to today's Hebrew) - during the excavations of the early medieval Christian monastery in Urgut district of Samarkand region.

The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and H, Tajikistan, Adrian van der Meer, has announced that the European Commission (EC) will finance and build a crossing point near the town of Osh on the border between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

Kyrgyz Parliament has ratified an agreement on mutual non-visa regime between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The agreement now has to be signed by Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiev.

Uzbek Embassy in Japan issued a guide "Republic of Uzbekistan" in Japanese for tourists in cooperation with Japanese tour operators, Jahon news agency of Uzbek Foreign Ministry reported.

In order to obtain a deeper understanding of Uzbekistan and its people, it is not sufficient to visit the famous cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, Shahrisabz, Ferghana. One should also come to understand the soul of Uzbek nation, familiarize with the artistic heritage of the eminent scientists encyclopedists, such as Al-Bukhari, Ibn Sina, Abu Rayhon Beruni, Al-Khorazmi, Al-Ferghani, MIrzo Ulugbek and many others

Le Grande Plaza hotel organized a presentation for tourist firms and agencies of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and some foreign countries in its recently opened restaurant of Asian cuisine - Le Lagon - on 12 May.

Uzbekistan HavoYollari (Uzbekistan Airways) participated in the 11th international tourist exhibition "Touristiko Panorama 2006" organized in Athens, Greece.

Number of foreign tourists, visiting Khorezm region, is increasing, Jahon news agency of Uzbek Foreign Ministry reported. The report said tens of Italian tourists arrived in Urgench. regional centre of Khorezm, with help of direct flight from Rome to Urgench. It added that Italian tourists are familiarising with sights of the city.

Every traveller must have a visa for entry to Uzbekistan before arrival, whether by plane, train, bus, car or camel. You will be refused entry without a visa. Generally a visa should be obtained at an Embassy or Consulate of the Republic of Uzbekistan abroad. But in some cases a visa can be obtained at the airport of Tashkent. E.g. if you reside in a country that does not have an Uzbek embassy or Consulate.

Our minimal, so-called "Basic", service includes: - visa support (Letter Of Invitation - LOI); - meeting at the airport; - making arrangements for a transfer to a place of stay in Tashkent; - consulting and supporting onward travel; Other services We are able to provide any services that relate to tourism including: - reservation of accommodation in Uzbekistan; - booking airplane/train tickets; - visa support (LOI) for visiting other countries of Central Asia CIS & Russia; - transportation; - guides.