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The number of Uzbek citizens traveling to foreign countries during January-April 2025 has increased sharply. According to data provided by the National Statistics Committee, in the first four months of this year, a total of 2 million 116 thousand 900 of our compatriots visited foreign countries for tourist purposes. This figure shows an increase of 404 thousand 500 people or 23.6% compared to the same period last year.

When studying the travel destinations of our tourists, it became clear that, first of all, visits to neighboring countries account for a large share. Among these countries, Kyrgyzstan took the lead, with 899 thousand Uzbek citizens traveling there in January-April. This figure accounts for almost half of the total trips.

In second place is another neighboring country - Tajikistan. During this period, 388 thousand 400 people visited there. Kazakhstan has also become one of the most important tourist destinations for our compatriots: 354,900 people visited this country in four months.

Due to the increased interest in religious trips and pilgrimage tourism in recent years, Saudi Arabia is also noted as one of the most popular destinations among Uzbeks. The number of our citizens who traveled there has reached 133,600.

Traditionally, Russia and Turkey have also aroused great interest among Uzbek tourists. While 93,900 people visited Russia in the first four months of this year, 64,200 citizens chose Turkey.

The number of visits to the UAE has also increased significantly in recent years. 58,800 citizens visited this country in January-April. Another Arab tourist destination, Egypt, also attracted our compatriots with its historical and cultural monuments - 22,400 citizens traveled to this country.

Among the countries of Southeast Asia, Thailand and Vietnam also attracted the attention of Uzbek tourists. The number of people who visited Thailand amounted to 15,400, and to Vietnam - 11,400. The number of our compatriots who traveled to other countries was 74,600.

According to experts, such a rapid increase in the number of Uzbeks traveling abroad is associated with the improvement of living standards in the country, the growth of incomes of the population, and the improvement of the quality of services in the tourism sector.

It should also be noted that specialists in the field of tourism are actively working to open new and interesting destinations for our compatriots. This is expected to lead to a further increase in the number of people traveling abroad in the coming years.

The above indicators confirm the growing interest of Uzbeks in countries around the world and their desire to get acquainted with new cultures through travel. In general, this process will have a positive impact on increasing the international prestige of our country and further strengthening cultural ties between peoples.