Muscat: Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, visited the Sultanate of Oman at the invitation of the country’s government. Upon her arrival at Muscat International Airport, she was welcomed by Azzan bin Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Tourism.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, during her visit, Leyla Aliyeva met with Salim bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, the Minister of Heritage and Tourism. The meeting focused on the strong relations between Azerbaijan and Oman, emphasizing the enhancement of bilateral collaboration in tourism and cultural heritage. Leyla Aliyeva noted the significance of such meetings for advancing relations between the two nations.
Aliyeva highlighted Azerbaijan’s rich historical and cultural heritage and its diverse tourism potential, including health, eco, cultural, and winter tourism. She also briefed the Omani officials on Azerbaijan’s efforts in preserving and restoring historical monuments and discussed joint projects implemented with UNESCO. The importance of experience sharing with Oman in these areas was also underscored.
The discussions included increasing the flow of tourists between the two countries, establishing direct relations between tourism organizations and the private sector, and implementing joint projects and promotional events. Salim bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi expressed Oman’s willingness to enhance cooperation with Azerbaijan, especially in the preservation of cultural heritage and sustainable tourism development. He praised Azerbaijan as an attractive destination for Omani tourists and acknowledged the growing reciprocal visits and contacts between the two countries.
Both parties agreed to further strengthen ties through joint participation in future tourism exhibitions, organizing media and promotional visits, and hosting cultural events to foster stronger connections between their peoples.