Baku:Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeyhun Bayramov, held a meeting with UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais, who is currently visiting Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed APA about the meeting.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the discussions centered on the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the UN Tourism sector. They explored opportunities for international promotion of Azerbaijan’s tourism potential, prospects for new collaborations, and enhancing Azerbaijan’s role in international tourism platforms.
Minister Bayramov congratulated the Secretary-General on her election and emphasized Azerbaijan’s commitment to developing international tourism relations. He highlighted the country’s advantageous geographical location, rich historical and cultural heritage, diverse natural landscapes, and modern infrastructure as factors that enhance its attractiveness as a tourism destination. The meeting addressed Azerbaijan’s potential in various tourism sectors, including cultural heritage, urban, eco, rural, mountain, health, winter, and business tourism.
Attention was also given to Azerbaijan’s culinary culture, which plays a pivotal role in promoting its tourism capabilities globally. The discussions included Azerbaijan’s initiatives in improving tourism infrastructure and expanding international transport connectivity. They also covered efforts to promote Azerbaijan’s tourism products in foreign markets.
The meeting highlighted the tourism potential of Azerbaijan’s liberated territories, detailing restoration and reconstruction efforts, infrastructure development, and protection of cultural and religious heritage. Secretary-General Al Nowais expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan’s active participation in the organization and shared information on the organization’s plans and priorities. The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on other mutual interests.