The UAE and Greece are discussing ways to develop the prospects for cooperation in the tourism sector
Dubai, May 1 / WAM / His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al -Marri, Minister of Economy, with His Excellency Olga Kivalayani, Minister of Tourism in the Republic of Greece, discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector between the two countries, which contributes to supporting sustainable economic growth and consolidating the position of the two countries as leading tourist destinations at the region and the world.
During the meeting, His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq stressed that the Emirati -Greek relations are witnessing an development in various economic and development fields, especially in the tourism sector, which represents a basic pillar to enhance cultural and economic exchange between the two countries, pointing to His Excellency the importance of expanding the prospects for cooperation in joint tourism promotion, exchanging experiences and knowledge, and supporting quality investments in the tourism and hospitality sectors, in a way that is in the growth and sustainability of the tourism sector in The two friendly countries.
His Excellency Ibn Touq said that the UAE pays strategical attention to the development of the tourism sector continuously, in line with its future vision by being a leading tourist destination globally, and in return, Greece has a leading experience in developing the tourism sector and attracting international tourists, which enhances the common denominators between the two countries in the field of tourism development and opens wide horizons to push the paths of cooperation between them to new levels, indicating His Excellency that the meeting is that the meeting is that the meeting is that the meeting is that the meeting is that Discuss the ways of cooperation to enhance the position of the two countries as two gates for tourism in the Middle East and Europe, in a way that contributes to the consolidation of their position on the map of global tourism.
In addition, during the meeting, the two sides discussed the intensification of cooperation in the areas of sustainable tourism, green tourism, hospitality and entertainment, and affirmed the importance of coordination and cooperation within the framework of the United Nations Tourism Organization, reflecting their keenness to develop tourism partnership and open new horizons for joint tourism work.
The two sides also touched on the importance of strengthening the movement of air and air transport between the UAE and Greece, which increases the flow of tourists in a mutual way, especially with the presence of 33 flights per week through the two countries’ airlines.
The two sides dealt with the importance of exchanging information and knowledge in the tourism sector between the governmental and private sectors in the UAE and Greece, the participation of experiences in the field of developing tourism development policies with a focus on innovation and sustainability in tourism, as well as encouraging the participation of tourism companies in joint initiatives and events, and organizing events aimed at promoting various tourism destinations in the two countries.
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