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Tourism, Culture Ministers Discuss Ways to Enhance Co-op


Wed 31 May 2023 | 08:08 PM
Ahmed Issa and Nevin Al Kilani
Ahmed Issa and Nevin Al Kilani
Nada Mustafa- Ali Abu Dashish

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa, and Minister of Culturr Dr. Nevin Al-Kilani, held a meeting at Tourism Ministry's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital (NAC). 

They discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two ministries as well as the development of a joint action plan to promote cultural tourism product with an entertainment dimension locally and internationally, in accordance with international standards.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) Mr. Ahmed Ebeid, Assistant Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for the Affairs of the Minister's Office, and Mr. Ahmed Saudi, Director General of Culture Minister's office.

The meeting came with the aim of maximizing the role of the Egyptian soft power in supporting and activating the incoming tourism movement to Egypt via developing an action plan to prepare an agenda for tourism, cultural and artistic events.

During the meeting, Dr. Al-Kilani affirmed  Ministry of Culture' full readiness with all its capabilities to cooperate in this important file, underlining the importance of organizing such various cultural events as they are considered an element of attraction for the Egyptian tourist destination, noting that the coming period will witness the organization of many cultural events.

On his part, Ahmed Issa stressed the importance of promoting the cultural tourism product that characterizes the Egyptian tourist destination, and attracts certain segments of tourists who have a great passion for culture and arts around the world.