Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy met Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Egypt, Askar Zhenis, to explore avenues of cooperation in tourism and antiquities and increase the flow of inbound tourists from Kazakhstan to Egypt.
During the meeting, Minister Fathy said that there is a growing increase in the number of Kazakh tourists visiting Egypt, adding that it is important to continue efforts to further boost this increase in light of Egypt's diverse tourism offerings and experiences.
Minister Fathy also said that the Kazakh tourist's interest in cultural tourism and visits to archaeological sites, particularly Islamic monuments dating back to the Mamluk era, presents a valuable chance to further promote Egypt's cultural tourism offering.
For his part, Ambassador Askar Zhenis said that Egypt is a premier destination for Kazakh tourists. He added that Sharm El-Sheikh is a top tourist destination for Kazakh travelers, in addition to the recent growing interest in Egypt's North Coast.
Ambassador Zhenis further stated that many Kazakh tourists are interested in visiting the Al-Zahir Baybars Mosque, located in Cairo's Al-Daher neighborhood. He also praised the collaborative efforts involved in the mosque's restoration project, inaugurated in 2023.
The meeting was attended by Rana Gohar, Advisor to the Minister of Communication and Foreign Affairs and Supervisor of the General Department of International Relations and Agreements at the Ministry, as well as Dr. Ahmed Nabil, Assistant Minister for Aviation Affairs and Follow-up.
🖋️ Source: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Online Portal
