BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 4. Uzbekistan has
proposed expanding air routes, increasing flight frequencies and
strengthening cooperation in aviation safety and air navigation as
part of efforts to improve connectivity between Central Asia and
China under the C5+1 format held in Tashkent on November 3 to
5.
According to the Uzbekistan's Ministry of Transport, the
initiatives were presented at the third Central Asia–China Civil
Aviation Cooperation Working Group Conference.
Representatives of aviation authorities and industry
organizations from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and China are attending the conference to discuss
regional air connectivity, implementation of previous agreements
and new areas of cooperation.
The event was opened by Takhir Nazarov, director of the Civil
Aviation Agency under Uzbekistan's Ministry of Transport. He
highlighted the importance of the C5+1 format in strengthening
partnerships between Central Asian countries and China, expanding
air services and improving regional transport connectivity.
Uzbekistan outlined several priorities for further cooperation,
including launching new international routes, increasing flight
frequencies on existing services, expanding passenger and cargo
transportation, and developing commercial ties between
airlines.
Additionally, the country proposed strengthening cooperation on
aviation safety through the exchange of experience in government
oversight, implementation of International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) standards and safety management. Joint training
programs and professional development for aviation inspectors were
also highlighted.
Another priority is closer coordination between air navigation
service providers to optimize international flight routes, improve
the use of airspace, introduce modern technologies and train
qualified specialists.
Moreover, the proposals cover personnel development and
digitalization, including specialist exchanges, internships, joint
training programs and the wider adoption of digital solutions by
aviation organizations.
Uzbekistan suggested consolidating the initiatives discussed
under the C5+1 format into a unified list of priority areas and
establishing further steps for their implementation. The Uzbek side
expressed readiness to develop joint initiatives, exchange
expertise and continue dialogue with its regional and Chinese
partners.
The conference is expected to provide a platform for advancing
civil aviation cooperation, improving flight safety and efficiency,
and strengthening transport connectivity between Central Asia and
China.
