A Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in Tourism was signed between Republic of Bulgaria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

05 October 2016

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding opens for both countries new development opportunities for the tourism sector, exchange of experience in the sector, and promotion of investments. Thus said the Minister of Tourism, Nikolina Angelkova, during the official ceremony for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in Tourism between the two countries, which took place today, at Council of Minister’s Granite Hall.

"Republic of Bulgaria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia both have an extremely rich culture and history ", Minister Angelkova said further and highlighted that a large number of UNESCO cultural monuments are located within both countries’ territory. With our joint actions we will make tourism even more attractive, she commented further, adding that the two countries will work towards enhancement of the tourism potential.

Minister Angelkova announced that prior to the Memorandum signing, opportunities for the various types of cooperation in regards to culture tourism, investments in tourism, and exchange of experience were discussed with His Royal Highness, Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the discussion, presentation was also made regarding the capabilities of our winter and summer resorts, the opportunities for alpine tourism, city break tours, and their combination with other types of tourism such as spa, vinitourism, gourmet tourism, etc., in the vicinity of the visited cities.

I am certain that by signing the Memorandum of Understanding we will achieve a lot towards expanding our hitherto cooperation with our Bulgarian friends, Prince Sultan al Saud. He commented that there are many untapped opportunities to develop tourism between the two countries and that purposeful actions to stimulate the sector will continue.

During their visit in Bulgaria Prince Sultan al Saud, along with his delegation, will get to know Sofia and its cultural-historical landmarks and will visit Vitosha and the Borovets resort complex.

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