TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 25.
Uzbekistan and Malaysia discussed the launch of regular direct
flights on the Kuala Lumpur – Tashkent – Kuala Lumpur route,
Trend reports,
citing the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan.
The meeting was attended by Datuk Kamarudin Meranun,
Chairman of AirAsia X, and Benyamin Ismail, the airline’s Chief
Executive Officer. The proposed flight service is expected to
commence in October 2025, with three weekly operations.
In addition to the launch of direct flights, the
discussions also explored the possibility of expanding cooperation
through connecting flights to third countries, aimed at boosting
regional and international connectivity.
A major focus of the talks was on increasing the flow
of Malaysian tourists to Uzbekistan, particularly through the
development of pilgrimage tourism under the “Umrah+” program.
Representatives from Uzbek tour operators participated in the
meeting to identify partnership opportunities and promote cultural
and religious tourism.
This initiative underscores the shared commitment of
both countries to deepening people-to-people ties, enhancing mutual
understanding, and positioning Uzbekistan as a leading destination
for religious and cultural tourism in Central Asia.
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