Uzbekistan Signs Agreement to Accept UPI Payments From Indian Travellers
· Business · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
Uzbekistan has signed an agreement to accept India's Unified Payments Interface, allowing Indian travellers to make digital payments across the country. The Central Asian nation features several major Silk Road destinations, including Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Tashkent. Samarkand is known for Registan Square and historic Islamic architecture, while Bukhara offers preserved old-town bazaars and madrasas. Khiva contains the walled inner city of Itchan Kala, and Tashkent serves as the modern capital with ornate metro stations. The integration aims to simplify transactions for tourists visiting these historical sites.
Why it matters
Acceptance of UPI simplifies financial transactions for Indian tourists visiting Central Asian destinations along the historic Silk Road.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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