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Visa waiver to bring 3.5b tourists to Iran: Minister
Speaking at a meeting held at the National Museum of Iran, Ezzatollah Zarghami stated that the government has shown special attention to the tourism sector, with the recent move to abolish visas for citizens of numerous countries seen as a significant step in boosting tourism, ISNA wrote.
Zarghami noted that while the proposal was to eliminate visa requirements for citizens of 60 countries, the government ultimately agreed to waive visas for nationals of 33 countries, facilitating travel for a substantial percentage of the world’s population.
He expressed regret over some foreign media outlets’ fearmongering tactics aimed at impeding the growth and development of tourism.
Zarghami emphasized the importance of tourism as a means to counteract Iranophobia.
Furthermore, the minister highlighted significant progress in the handicraft sector, including the provision of insurance for 10,000 artists.
He also mentioned plans to establish handicraft markets at the entrances of all cities nationwide, along with initiatives to promote the sale of handicrafts in cultural centers affiliated with the ministry and national and international platforms.