BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 3. Uzbekistan
Airports reported a 13% increase in passenger traffic and a 27%
rise in cargo transportation as it presented its airport
development projects at the third Central Asia-China Civil Aviation
Cooperation Working Group Conference (C5+1), held in Tashkent on
Tuesday.
According to Uzbekistan Airports, the conference, which runs
from November 3 to 5, brings together representatives of aviation
authorities, airports, airlines and other industry organizations
from Uzbekistan, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and
Turkmenistan.
During the conference, Shahobiddin Davlatov, Head of the
Strategic Development Department at Uzbekistan Airports, presented
the company's operational results and outlined opportunities to
expand international air connectivity through the development of
the country's airports.
The growth in passenger and cargo traffic creates additional
opportunities to cooperate with international airlines, expand
existing routes and launch new flight destinations, the company
said.
The conference agenda focuses on improving regional air
connectivity, implementing joint aviation projects and
strengthening cooperation between Central Asian countries and
China.
Particular attention is being given to expanding passenger and
cargo transportation, developing regional flight networks and
jointly advancing the concept of an "Air Silk Road."
Uzbekistan Airports' participation in the conference provides an
opportunity to showcase the country's airport infrastructure and
development plans to international aviation partners, as well as
explore new areas of cooperation with companies from China and
Central Asia.
