A group of ambassadors and diplomats based in Uzbekistan are on a tourism social visit to Malaysia from 12 to 19 October, accompanied by the His Excellency Abdul Aziz Haron, Ambassador of Malaysia to Uzbekistan.

The group of twenty-two comprising ambassadors, diplomats and their spouses, are in Malaysia for a week to visit the various tourist attractions in the country including Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and Langkawi.

The initiative by the Malaysian embassy is an effort to promote Malaysia as a tourist destination to the people of Uzbekistan especially to the foreign diplomats based in Tashkent. His Excellency Abdul Aziz Haron said that the trip was "a great opportunity to share the spirit of Malaysia and Malaysian hospitality" with the diplomatic corps, and thanked Tourism Malaysia for its assistance in making some of the logistics arrangements.

At a luncheon hosted by Tourism Malaysia, Dato' Amirrudin Abu, Deputy Director General, complimented the effort to promote Malaysia saying that "the presence of the foreign ambassadors and diplomats is an opportunity to not only introduce Malaysia as a tourist destination, but also to forge cultural understanding and strengthen friendship ties. "

Besides highlighting the various popular destinations in Malaysia, Dato' Amirrudin also explained about the Malaysia My Second Home programme and Malaysia's MICE facilities.

He finally urged the audience to promote Malaysia, saying "You are the ideal living testimony to tell the world that Malaysia is actually a peaceful and wonderful country that offers a truly diversified travel experience to visitors."