Egypt Joins Forces with BRICS to Boost Global Tourism Cooperation in Moscow
A delegation from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, including Major General Ihab Salem, Assistant Minister for Financial and Investment Affairs, and Ambassador Khaled Tharwat, Advisor to the Minister for International Relations and General Supervisor of the General Administration of International Relations and Agreements at the Ministry, participated in the preparatory meeting of the Tourism Working Group for BRICS member states. This participation is in line with the Ministry’s involvement in the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting (TMM) being held today in Moscow, Russia.
The meeting aims to draft and discuss the statement to be issued at the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, as well as to examine the terms of reference for the Tourism Working Group and review the roadmap for tourism cooperation among BRICS member states in the coming period.
During the meeting, Ambassador Khaled Tharwat delivered a speech expressing his appreciation to Russia for hosting and organizing the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting. He emphasized the significance of this meeting, which is the first for the Tourism Working Group since Russia assumed the BRICS presidency this year under the theme “Enhancing Multilateralism for Global Fair Development and Security.”
He also expressed gratitude for the announcement by the BRICS group inviting Egypt to join its membership in January 2024, appreciating the trust of all BRICS member states, with which Egypt shares strong relations.
In his speech, Khaled Tharwat highlighted Egypt’s vast investment opportunities and stunning tourist attractions, noting that Egypt is one of the world’s top tourist destinations. He showcased Egypt’s rich and diverse natural resources, exceptional tourism and archaeological capabilities, and outstanding human resources. Additionally, he pointed out that Egypt’s unique cultural heritage has strengthened its bilateral relations with BRICS countries.
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Tharwat indicated that Egypt aims to achieve rapid growth in its tourism industry, targeting an annual growth rate of 25% to 30% through the implementation of the National Tourism Strategy. This strategy focuses on three main pillars: increasing the number of incoming flights to Egypt, encouraging and improving the investment climate in the tourism sector, particularly in hospitality, and enhancing the tourist experience in Egypt by raising the quality of services provided.
He affirmed that these meetings would enhance and develop cooperation in the field of tourism, increase tourism exchange and expertise among BRICS member states, and make the tourism sector more resilient and sustainable, capable of overcoming existing global challenges that negatively impact the sector.
Tharwat concluded by emphasizing that the tourism sector contributes to the economic prosperity of BRICS countries, underscoring the importance of coordinating efforts and cooperation to achieve prosperity and progress for our nations and a promising future for future generations.