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In Jakarta, subsidies were presented for pilgrimage tours in Uzbekistan

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In the capital of Indonesia, a tourist forum was held, at which the "Umrah Plus Uzbekistan" program with a subsidy of $100 per tourist was presented, the UzA agency reported.

The organizers of the forum "Uzbekistan - Indonesia: new horizons in the field of tourism, pilgrimage and cultural cooperation" were the Committee on Tourism and the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Indonesia. The event was attended by tour operators and representatives of umrah associations of the two countries.

The "Umrah Plus Uzbekistan" program implies combining a trip to Umrah with a visit to the historical and religious sites of Uzbekistan. For operators attracting travelers on this route, a payment of $100 is provided for each tourist until the end of 2026. During the meetings, the issue of launching direct air communication between the countries was also considered.

Following the forum, the parties signed memoranda of cooperation with the Indonesian associations "Amphuri" and "Astagatra". In addition, the prospects for partnership between Indonesian companies and Uzbek structures Centrum Holidays, Xorazm Umra Jamiyati, Family Mandarin, Musaffo turizm xizmati, Ziyarah Travel Official and BAIA Transport were discussed.

What it means

Tour operators attracting travelers under the program to combine Umrah with a visit to Uzbekistan can receive a payment of $100 per tourist until the end of 2026.

Published 7 October 2026, 10:16 · No updates · Russian original

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