Syria and Egypt Explore Strengthened Cooperation in Tourism
Syrian Minister of Tourism Mazen al-Salahani met on Wednesday with Osama Khadr, Chargé d’Affaires of the Egyptian Embassy in Syria, and Minister Counsellor Fadel Ya‘qoub to discuss opportunities for enhancing technical cooperation and exchanging expertise in the tourism sector.
Focus Areas for Collaboration
The discussions centered on deepening partnerships in key areas of tourism and heritage management, including:
Archaeological restoration and heritage site rehabilitation
Museum management and operational efficiency
Digital transformation within tourism institutions
Upgrading administrative and operational systems to modern standards
The two countries also explored launching joint training programs and sending student missions to Egypt to gain practical experience in:
Archaeological site management
Tourism crisis management
Developing response and recovery mechanisms
Linking Tourism to Reconstruction and Development
During the meeting, the Syrian Ministry of Tourism presented its ongoing programs and projects aimed at:
Developing the tourism sector in line with reconstruction efforts
Improving service quality and visitor experience
Enhancing the skills and efficiency of national tourism professionals
Minister al-Salahani emphasized the value of coordinating closely with Egypt, highlighting its recognized expertise in tourism management and cultural heritage preservation.
He noted that the next phase of tourism development in Syria requires specialized technical partnerships that can transfer knowledge, establish joint programs, and deliver practical, sustainable results for the sector.
This cooperation signals a strategic effort by Syria to modernize its tourism infrastructure, strengthen heritage conservation, and create professional opportunities for the next generation of tourism specialists through regional collaboration.
