Tourism Minister receives Chairman of Uzbekistan’s Tourism Committee

Manama, July 9 (BNA): Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, received Umid Shadiev, Chairman of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and his accompanying delegation, as part of their official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The minister highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with Uzbekistan, particularly in the tourism sector. She highlighted the steady development of relations between the two countries, which reflects a shared interest in expanding areas of collaboration.

Al Sairafi emphasised the importance of leveraging the tourism assets and advanced infrastructure of both countries to ensure the sustainability of tourism projects and services. She also underlined the value of showcasing cultural and civilisational uniqueness to enrich visitor experiences.

Members of the Uzbek delegation reiterated their interest in advancing tourism cooperation through joint initiatives and projects.

As part of the visit, the delegation toured the UNESCO listed Pearling Path, where they were briefed on Bahrain’s efforts to preserve historical identity and integrate it into a comprehensive tourism experience.