Iran and Tunisia signed an agreement on tourism cooperation during a ceremony held in Tunisias Tourism Ministry.
The ceremony was attended by Tunisian Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts Salma Elloumi Rekik, Head of Iran's ICHTOMasoud Soltanifar, heads of Iran and Tunisias private sectors tourism organizations as well as a group of reporters.
During the meeting, Rekik said that the agreement can indeed be a starting point for expanded mutual cooperation. The document is on holding courses on tourism, advertising as well as marketing and joint investments.
She added that Tunisia is an ideal destination for Iranian tourists. Considering the countrys history and civilization as well as Iran- Tunisias cultural and religious commonalities, tourism exchanges are low which we hope will boost through the agreement.
Asked about Iran-Tunisias cooperation on the field of carpets, she added that Iranian carpet is a credible brand in the world and we are ready to cooperate on holding related educational courses and exhibitions.
During the meeting Masoud Soltanifar, alsoconveyed the message of Irans President Hassan Rouhani to Essebsi inviting him to visit Iran.
He added that there are no limits for ties with Tunisia and President Rouhani has urged expansion of relations.
Tunisias President Mohamed Beji Caid Essebsi, for his part, stressed theregionaltensions sayingThe regions situation has changed particularly in Iraq, Syria and Yemen. We believe that regional countries should solve their own problems.
The private sectors activists of Tunisias tourism held a meeting withSoltanifar as well.
By Mehr News Agency
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