CULTURAL AND HUMANITARIAN COOPERATION BETWEEN UZBEKISTAN AND TURKEY: STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PILGRIMAGE TOURISM

Abstract

This article examines the current state and development prospects of cultural and

humanitarian cooperation between Uzbekistan and Turkey, using pilgrimage tourism as a case

study. The deepening of strategic partnership relations between the two countries creates broad

opportunities for increasing mutual tourist flows and promoting shared Islamic heritage. The aim

of the study is to identify strategic directions for improving the potential of pilgrimage tourism in

Uzbekistan based on Turkey’s experience