Deputy Minister of Tourism discusses strengthening tourism ties with Egypt and Qatar

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis held successive meetings with the Ambassadors of Egypt and Qatar to discuss ways to enhance tourism cooperation between Cyprus and the two countries, according to a press release from the Deputy Ministry.

During his meeting with the Egyptian Ambassador, Mohamed Shawky Zaazou, discussions focused on the air connectivity between Cyprus and Egypt, where positive developments have been noted, cruise tourism, and the role of travel agents and tour operators in both countries.

Koumis welcomed Ambassador Zaazou, highlighting the various sectors where Cyprus and Egypt could collaborate for mutual benefit, particularly in tourism. He expressed his intention to foster a productive dialogue to leverage opportunities in the industry.

For his part, Ambassador Zaazou reaffirmed the historically strong ties between Egypt and Cyprus in trade, economy, and culture and expressed willingness to further enhance bilateral cooperation in tourism. Both sides agreed to maintain open communication to strengthen tourism relations.

In a separate meeting with Qatar’s Ambassador, Yousef Sultan Laram, Koumis emphasized the importance of the Qatari tourism market for Cyprus and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to its further development. He also stressed the need to strengthen cooperation and direct communication in the tourism sector.

Ambassador Laram outlined Qatar’s tourism objectives, including efforts to expand flight connectivity with Cyprus, which is expected to boost visitor flows between the two countries.