BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 25. Today, Tashkent
and Istanbul discussed expanding cooperation in urban management,
technology, tourism and international relations during a meeting in
Tashkent between officials from the two cities, with both sides
expressing readiness to develop practical projects and exchange
experience.


This was reflected in the statement by the Press service of
Tashkent City Municipality.


The meeting was held at Tashkent City Hall with representatives
of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, according to the
Tashkent city administration.


The sides reviewed prospects for further developing cooperation
between the two major cities, with a focus on exchanging experience
in municipal governance and introducing modern technologies into
urban management.


“Strengthening direct cooperation between Tashkent and Istanbul
will create additional opportunities to exchange practical
experience, introduce modern approaches to city management and
develop initiatives that can benefit residents of both cities,” the
Tashkent city administration said.


Tourism was another area highlighted during the discussions. The
sides considered opportunities to expand cooperation aimed at
increasing tourist exchanges and promoting the two cities as
attractive destinations for international visitors.







The officials also discussed expanding interaction in foreign
economic and international relations, including the development of
contacts between municipal institutions and support for initiatives
involving businesses and other organizations.


The meeting reflects broader efforts by Tashkent to expand
international cooperation with major cities and use international
experience in areas related to urban development, public
administration and technology.


The representatives of Tashkent and Istanbul expressed readiness
to strengthen practical interaction, support mutually beneficial
initiatives and continue dialogue on promising areas of
cooperation.


The two sides also agreed to maintain contacts and exchange
information and experience as they identify new opportunities for
cooperation between the cities.