Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov met with UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told APA.
According to the information, the meeting discussed the current state and development prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and UN Tourism, the international promotion of the country's rich tourism potential, new opportunities for cooperation in the tourism sector, as well as the expansion of Azerbaijan's participation in international tourism platforms.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov once again congratulated the Secretary-General on her election to the position and wished her success. He noted that Azerbaijan attaches particular importance to the development of international tourism relations. It was emphasized that the country's favorable geographical location, rich historical and cultural heritage, diverse natural landscapes, modern infrastructure, and hospitality traditions increase Azerbaijan's attractiveness as a regional and international tourism destination.
Attention was drawn to the diversity of Azerbaijan's tourism potential, and the existing opportunities for the development of cultural heritage tourism, urban tourism, ecotourism, rural tourism, mountain tourism, health tourism, winter tourism, and business tourism in the country were noted.
During the meeting, it was stated that Azerbaijan's rich culinary culture and national culinary traditions play an important role in promoting the country's tourism opportunities internationally. The contributions of gastronomic tourism to promoting Azerbaijan's cultural heritage, national customs and traditions, and hospitality culture were noted. Information was provided on the programs and initiatives implemented by Azerbaijan in the tourism sector, the improvement of tourism infrastructure, the expansion of international transport and connectivity opportunities, as well as the work carried out to promote the country's various tourism products in foreign markets.
The rich historical and cultural heritage and tourism potential of the liberated territories were also in focus during the meeting. Information was provided on the restoration and reconstruction work being carried out in those territories, the establishment of modern infrastructure, the protection of cultural and religious heritage, as well as the development of new tourism destinations.
Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan's active membership in the organization and provided detailed information about a number of the organization's plans and priorities.
The meeting also featured an exchange of views on other areas of mutual interest.
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