Iran and Egypt Call For Expanding Cooperation on Tourism
October 5, 2000 - 0:0
ISFAHAN Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ataollah Mohajerani and Egyptian Deputy Minister for Tourism Adel Abdolaziz here on Tuesday called for more cooperation between the two countries on tourism.
In the meeting between the two officials which took place on the sidelines of the First Conference of Islamic Countries' Ministers of Tourism in Isfahan, Mohajerani described Egypt as a country with a historical background and an ancient civilization which has been successful in developing its tourism industry.
Mohajerani said Islamic countries should use Egypt's experiences in the tourism industry.
He pointed to ancient civilization, history and culture of the two countries and said the bilateral cooperation on tourism between Iran and Egypt is important for development of tourism in the Muslim world.
Mohajerani said tourism for pilgrimage purposes is an important ground for cooperation between Tehran and Cairo and expressed hope that effective steps will be taken in this regard.
Abdolaziz thanked Iran for holding the first conference of Islamic countries ministers of tourism and said the conference can be very helpful in developing the industry in the Muslim world.
He said, "In a world which is witnessing economic groupings, it is apt that Islamic countries strengthen their cooperation in various sectors." Abdolaziz stressed that Egypt is ready to put all its experiences on tourism at the disposal of Islamic countries.
He said tourism industry is the main source of revenue for Egypt and about five million tourists visit the country annually. Egypt's annual revenue on tourism is about $4.3 billion. The Egyptian official said the industry has created about 2.5 million jobs in his country.
Iran and Egypt, he went on, have many common points in history, civilization and culture and it is appropriate for Tehran and Cairo to open a new chapter on tourism in their relations.
(IRNA)
In the meeting between the two officials which took place on the sidelines of the First Conference of Islamic Countries' Ministers of Tourism in Isfahan, Mohajerani described Egypt as a country with a historical background and an ancient civilization which has been successful in developing its tourism industry.
Mohajerani said Islamic countries should use Egypt's experiences in the tourism industry.
He pointed to ancient civilization, history and culture of the two countries and said the bilateral cooperation on tourism between Iran and Egypt is important for development of tourism in the Muslim world.
Mohajerani said tourism for pilgrimage purposes is an important ground for cooperation between Tehran and Cairo and expressed hope that effective steps will be taken in this regard.
Abdolaziz thanked Iran for holding the first conference of Islamic countries ministers of tourism and said the conference can be very helpful in developing the industry in the Muslim world.
He said, "In a world which is witnessing economic groupings, it is apt that Islamic countries strengthen their cooperation in various sectors." Abdolaziz stressed that Egypt is ready to put all its experiences on tourism at the disposal of Islamic countries.
He said tourism industry is the main source of revenue for Egypt and about five million tourists visit the country annually. Egypt's annual revenue on tourism is about $4.3 billion. The Egyptian official said the industry has created about 2.5 million jobs in his country.
Iran and Egypt, he went on, have many common points in history, civilization and culture and it is appropriate for Tehran and Cairo to open a new chapter on tourism in their relations.
(IRNA)