TIRANA, November 12 – Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, met today with Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathi Attia.

The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in cultural tourism. The ministers also discussed sharing experiences in managing cultural and museum heritage.

The talks took place in Riyadh during the 26th UN World Tourism Assembly.

Minister Gonxhja said on social media that the meeting “strengthens ties between our countries and opens new opportunities for cooperation in promoting heritage and cultural destinations internationally”.

He praised Egypt’s new museum as an example of combining history with innovation. He also congratulated the appointment of Dr. Khaled El-Enany, an Egyptian, as UNESCO Director. Gonxhja said this achievement honors the entire region.

Earlier, Gonxhja met with Croatian counterpart Tonci Glavina. They shared a common vision for tourism development and cultural and sports exchanges.

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