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Turkmenistan Ranks Among Leading Sources of Foreign Visitors to Uzbekistan in Early 2026
15 May. 11:39The National Statistical Committee of Uzbekistan has released its latest comprehensive demographic and tourism report covering the first four months of the current year. The findings indicate that Turkmenistan has successfully positioned itself within the top ten nations contributing to the expanding inbound tourism sector of the neighboring state.
According to official migration metrics compiled from January to April 2026, approximately 108,400 Turkmen citizens traveled to Uzbekistan. This volume of cross-border movement places Turkmenistan seventh globally in terms of visitor arrivals, highlighting the steady reinforcement of bilateral, economic, and cultural linkages between the two neighboring Central Asian countries.
The overarching travel registry shows that the highest volume of inbound arrivals originated from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan. These countries were followed in the rankings by the Russian Federation, Afghanistan, and China, completing the upper tier of the international passenger classification. The data reflects a broader trend of enhanced regional connectivity and cross-border mobility.
Cumulatively, the host nation experienced a profound surge in international interest, welcoming approximately 4.04 million foreign nationals during the analyzed timeframe. This represents a substantial 29.9% year-on-year growth compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, pointing to a rapid post-pandemic recovery and strategic infrastructure development within the regional hospitality sector.


Grand Musical Gala in Ashgabat: International Pop Stars Perform at Capital Stadium
10 Oct. 06:14A festive concert featuring prominent international and domestic artists was hosted at the "Ashgabat" Multi-Purpose Stadium. The line-up included Russian Pop Star and Honored Artist of Turkmenistan Nyusha, Lebanese singer Maya Diab, Turkish pop icons Murat Boz and Hadise, along with Arsen Shakhunts. Nyusha surprised the audience by concluding her performance with the song "Bagt Nury," composed by National Leader of the Turkmen People Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
Dedicated to the 35th Anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Independence, the event brought together thousands of music enthusiasts. Following their stage performances, the international guest artists expressed deep admiration for Ashgabat's urban aesthetic and the warm hospitality extended by the Turkmen public.