BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 27. On October 27,
Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, met with Shaikha Al Nuwais, Secretary-General of UN
Tourism, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan.
This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Azerbaijan.
The meeting focused on the current state and future prospects of
cooperation between Azerbaijan and UN Tourism, the promotion of our
country’s rich tourism potential on the international stage, new
opportunities for collaboration in the tourism sector, and the
expansion of Azerbaijan’s participation in international tourism
platforms.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov once again congratulated the
Secretary-General on her election to this position and wished her
success. He noted that Azerbaijan attaches particular importance to
the development of international ties in the field of tourism. It
was emphasized that Azerbaijan’s favorable geographical location,
rich historical and cultural heritage, diverse natural landscapes,
modern infrastructure, and traditions of hospitality enhance
Azerbaijan’s appeal in the regional and international tourism
arena.
Noting the diversity of Azerbaijan’s tourism potential, the
minister highlighted the country’s opportunities for developing
cultural heritage tourism, as well as urban, ecological, rural,
mountain, wellness, winter, and business tourism.
During the meeting, it was stated that Azerbaijan’s rich
culinary culture and national culinary traditions play an important
role in the international promotion of the country’s tourism
opportunities. The contribution of culinary tourism to the
promotion of Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage, national customs and
traditions, as well as its culture of hospitality, was
highlighted.
In addition, information was presented on the programs and
initiatives being implemented by Azerbaijan in the field of
tourism, the improvement of tourism infrastructure, the expansion
of international transportation and connectivity, as well as the
work being carried out to promote the country’s various tourism
products in foreign markets.
The meeting also focused on the rich historical and cultural
heritage and tourism potential of the territories liberated from
occupation. Information was provided on the restoration and
reconstruction work being carried out in these territories, the
development of modern infrastructure, the preservation of cultural
and religious heritage, and the creation of new tourist
destinations.
Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais expressed her gratitude for
Azerbaijan’s active membership in the organization and provided
detailed information on a number of the organization’s plans and
priorities.
Other areas of mutual interest were also discussed during the
meeting.
