TEHRAN-- Mohammad-Jafar Kabiri, CEO of the Kish Free Zone Organization, during his one-day check out to Russias Republic of Dagestan, consulted with regional officials, talked and studied ways of promoting tourist cooperation between Kish Island in southern Iran and Russia, IRNA quoted the general public Relations Department of Kish Free Zone Organization as stating on Thursday.Pointing to the previous settlements accepted the Russian Consulate last February, Kabiri said the shared desire between Kish and Russia for attracting travelers, especially Russian Muslim and non-Muslim tourists, paved the way for taking a trip to Makhachkala, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan.He stated Muslims represent over 95 percent of the Dagestan population, of which 150,000 are Shia Muslims.
This reveals that this area has significant capacity for promoting religious and cultural tourism, he added.In addition, the presence of among the crucial ports of Russia in the region has developed an appropriate chance for bilateral interactions, he said.Kabiri likewise announced plans to introduce direct or indirect flights between Kish and Makhachkala in 2025.
He stated this measure can produce a new linking route for attracting tourists to Kish Island.Pointing to a joint gathering with the Dagestan federal government delegation, he said excellent arrangements were reached between the two parties.
It was decided that before completion of the spring season, particular proposals would be presented by the celebrations for the start of tourism cooperation, he added.KD.
This article very first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times