Iran’s rich cultural heritage can attract more Kazakh tourists: Envoy
Iranian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Ali-Akbar Jokar said on Friday that Iran’s rich cultural heritage and historical sites can attract more Kazakh tourists, as he met with Kazakh Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tourism.
Referring to the extensive sports cooperation between the two countries, Jokar stressed the importance of developing bilateral ties in the tourism sector as well.
Myrzabosynov, for his part, expressed his satisfaction with the constructive relations between the two countries in the sports arena and appreciated Iran’s active participation in the 5th World Nomad Games held in Astana.
The Kazakh minister also invited Iranian tourists and those active in the tourism industry to visit his country to get familiar with its rich cultural and historical heritage, and to participate in tourism exhibitions.
In a separate meeting, Jokar briefed Myrzabosynov on Iran’s tourism capacities, highlighting the country’s potential in health tourism as one of the key areas of cooperation.
Meanwhile, Jokar also met with Aigul Kuspan, chairwoman of the International Affairs, Defense and Security Committee and member of the Iran-Kazakhstan parliamentary friendship group.
Kuspan stated that the president of Kazakhstan attaches great importance to strengthening and expanding relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
She emphasized that the bilateral interactions between the two countries in various fields are a result of the two sides’ approach to expand relations.
Jokar described the relations between Iran and Kazakhstan as strategic and emphasized that the two countries should strengthen their trade cooperation in line with their excellent political ties.
He also highlighted the importance of mutual investment between the two countries, citing Iran’s southern ports in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman as a significant opportunity for Kazakh investment.