BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 9. Azerbaijan and
Albania have discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the
tourism sector, including increasing mutual tourist flows and
promoting the countries’ tourism potential.


According to the Albanian Embassy in Azerbaijan, the discussions
were held during a meeting between Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State
Tourism Agency Fuad Naghiyev and Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of Albania to Azerbaijan Besart Kadia.


The sides exchanged views on developing tourism ties, sharing
experience, increasing mutual visits and enhancing the promotion of
tourism opportunities in both countries.


It was noted that Azerbaijan and Albania have significant
potential for closer cooperation in tourism. The meeting
highlighted opportunities for establishing new ties among
government institutions, tourism industry representatives and the
peoples of both countries.


The Albanian Embassy in Baku noted that it will continue
supporting the development of institutional relations and joint
initiatives in the tourism sector between the two countries.


The sides emphasized that tourism serves as an important tool
for promoting greater understanding of each other’s history,
culture, heritage and national values.