Direct flight services between Uzbekistan and Goa have resumed, giving a fresh boost to the coastal state's international connectivity and tourism outreach, officials said on Thursday.

The resumption was marked by the arrival of a flight from Tashkent, the capital of the Central Asian nation, on December 3. The flight, an A-320, aircraft, landed at the Manohar International Airport in Mopa, North Goa, with 121 passengers on board.

Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte noted the development reinforces the state's appeal as a preferred global destination.

''The reinstated connection with Uzbekistan strengthens Goa's international connectivity and adds momentum to our efforts to expand into new global markets. This renewed link opens fresh opportunities for travel and engagement between our d

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