Al-Sudani Meets Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization in Madrid

Baghdad-INA

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today with the Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, at his residence in Madrid.
 
A statement by the Prime Minister's Media Office - received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) - stated that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received at his residence in the Spanish capital, Madrid, the Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mr Zurab Pololikashvili."

The meeting focused on opportunities for collaboration with the UNWTO to advance Iraq’s tourism sector, aligning with the government’s strategy to attract visitors from around the globe. The discussions highlighted Iraq’s diverse tourism assets, including its rich religious, archaeological, and natural heritage.
 
Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized the importance of revitalizing the tourism sector as a cultural symbol of Iraq, underscoring its potential to drive economic development, create jobs, and contribute significantly to the national economy.
 
The discussions also explored the UNWTO’s role in enhancing Iraq’s tourism capabilities, introducing innovative programs, and providing services to boost the sector’s growth. During the meeting, Mr. Pololikashvili announced the organization’s offer of 200 scholarships for Iraqi students to pursue online master’s degrees in various tourism-related fields.