TEHRAN — In one other step in direction of fostering stronger journey ties between Tehran and Riyadh, Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minster Ezzatollah Zarghami, welcomed Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Tehran, Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, for discussions aimed toward boosting tourism cooperation between the 2 neighboring states.

The assembly, held on Saturday in Tehran, noticed constructive remarks from Ambassador Al-Anzi, who emphasised that there are not any obstacles to the event of tourism ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Recognizing the considerable potential in each nations, he expressed optimism in regards to the prospects for elevated tourism collaboration.

“Iran and Saudi Arabia are two neighboring and brotherly nations with considerable potential. These capacities can function a chance for reinforcing tourism between the 2 nations,” the envoy acknowledged.

He additional highlighted a latest go to to Qom, throughout which he explored pilgrimage websites and historic landmarks with out encountering any points, underlining the potential for seamless tourism cooperation.

“We traveled to Qom and visited the pilgrimage and historic locations of the town and there have been no issues,” he mentioned, including that Saudi Arabia is optimistic about tourism cooperation with the Islamic Republic.

Zarghami, for his half, emphasised the pivotal function that tourism can play in strengthening the newly restored diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. He famous the obligations of the tourism ministers from each nations in shaping the brand new period of bilateral cooperation.

“Tourism ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia bear vital obligations within the new period of bilateral relations,” Zarghami famous. He expressed hope that the appointment of the brand new Saudi ambassador to Iran would contribute to enhancing collaboration within the tourism sector.

This constructive growth comes after the restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, facilitated by a China-brokered deal after a seven-year hiatus.

As each nations discover avenues for elevated tourism cooperation, this diplomatic tempo holds the potential to not solely enhance cultural exchanges but additionally contribute to the financial growth of the area.

The willingness of Iran and Saudi Arabia to strengthen ties within the tourism sector is seen as a constructive signal of a renewed period of collaboration and understanding between the 2 nations.

Over the previous couple of months, Tehran and Riyadh have exchanged alerts to widen tourism cooperation, comparable to easing visa procedures and re-establishing routine direct flights.

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