The Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Stella Baltova, received at a working meeting H. E. Mrs. Zakia El Midawi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Sofia

The main topic of conversation was the upcoming 24th General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization, which will be held in Marrakesh, Morocco, between November 30 and December 3. Minister Baltova stated that our country attaches great importance to the forthcoming session and the preparations for it are already underway.

The Assembly will be a great opportunity to present the opportunities for tourism in Bulgaria, to establish new partnerships and to build on what was achieved during the 66th meeting of the Regional Commission “Europe” of the World Tourism Organization, where Bulgaria was elected Vice President of the Commission with a horizon until 2023.

Minister Baltova pointed out that due to the significant damage to the tourism sector, efforts are continuing to encourage and support it in the most efficient way possible. She declared that she maintains constant communication with the representatives of the tourism business, as well as with other stakeholders, in order to make the most appropriate decisions and implement the necessary measures.

Minister Baltova assured Ambassador El Midawi that Morocco is among the promising partners of our country in the field of tourism in the region of North Africa. In order to encourage bilateral relations between public and private tourism counterparts, she proposed signing a Memorandum of Understanding between the Bulgarian and Moroccan tourism authorities.

Her Excellency Mrs. El Midawi welcomed this initiative of Minister Baltova and declared the readiness of the Moroccan Mission in Sofia to assist in the implementation of the necessary contacts and procedures between the parties. Ambassador El Midawi added that Morocco takes its mission to host the 24th General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization very responsibly. She extended a kind invitation to Minister Baltova to visit Morocco.