Minister Prodanov before the UAE Ambassador: It is important to develop the tourist flow between the two countries

In recent years, there has been a considerable increase in the tourist flow between Bulgaria and the UAE and I will be happy if we develop this potential together. In this regard, I look forward to a fruitful and successful cooperation with you in the future. The Minister of Tourism Hristo Prodanov stated this during his meeting with H.E. Sultan Rashid Sultan Alkaitoob Alnuaimi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to our country.

Minister Prodanov assured the Ambassador that despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism is working to ensure the smooth running of the winter season so that we can welcome guests from the UAE. He explained that talks were held with the management of Sofia Airport, according to which there is a serious potential for a double increase in the number of flights from the Middle East. “One of our main priorities is to introduce electronic visas, because this is a perspective we can develop,” the minister further specified.

For his part, Ambassador Sultan Rashid Sultan Alkaitoob Alnuaimi said that the United Arab Emirates sees Bulgaria as a strategic partner and hopes that 2022 will be a good year and will contribute to the development of the relations between the two countries, especially in the field of tourism.  According to him, Bulgaria offers very good conditions for tourism and wonderful places to visit and currently many UAE citizens choose our country to practice winter sports. Their preferences are related to the large winter resorts of Bansko, Pamporovo and Borovets.

The two also discussed the possibility of signing a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of tourism with the UAE Ministry of Economy.