Baku:Fuad Naghiyev, Chairman of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, recently met with a delegation led by Åsa Regnér, Deputy Director-General of UNESCO, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting highlighted the successful existing collaboration between the State Tourism Agency and UNESCO. Both parties emphasized the importance of expanding joint efforts to preserve culturally significant tourism heritage and promote sustainable tourism development.

Discussions during the meeting covered various topics, including the protection and sustainable management of cultural heritage sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The parties also talked about joint initiatives under the Silk Roads Programme, sustainable tourism development, cooperation within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, and the promotion of gastronomy tourism.

Additionally, the meeting underscored the significance of safeguarding cultural heritage sites and enhancing promotional and public awareness efforts.