Ways to develop Bahrain-Israel tourism cooperation discussed

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani held a phone call with Israel’s Tourism Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen and discussed topics related to the tourism sector and ways to develop cooperation between Bahrain and Israel.

They stressed the importance of such fruitful talks, which will positively reflect on the development and revitalisation of tourism in light of the region’s stability and historical positive transformations.

They are looking forward to more cooperation in both countries and opening the way for investment in this vital sector. Minister Al Zayani reviewed the latest developments in the tourism sector in Bahrain and the efforts made by the ministry to strengthen this field and provide it with the elements that would improve tourism services and consolidate the ancient image of the Kingdom as a tourist site on the side for visitors from the region and the world.

They appreciated the steps taken by the two sides to develop bilateral relations in this aspect, especially those related to opening airspace between the two countries and facilitating official travel procedures between them.