The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Year of Tourism 2023 forum was held in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, from November 23 to 25, 2023.
The SCO Year of Tourism 2023 was the first thematic event held by the SCO Secretariat and the People’s Government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China as part of the SCO Year of Tourism.
Esteemed high-level delegations from the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), alongside representatives from international and regional organizations, converged at this significant gathering. Notably, well-known figures from tourist associations in the region were also present, marking a pivotal initiative to promote tourism within the SCO region.
A distinguished delegation from Pakistan, led by Hammad Shamimi, Additional Secretary of the Cabinet Division, comprised key representatives including Aftab ur Rehman Rana, Managing Director of PTDC, Ahmad Shafiq, Founder/President & CEO of COTHM, and Fareena Arshad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the SCO Secretariat.
The central aim of the forum was to bolster tourism in the SCO region while fostering greater collaboration among member countries. Deliberations across various sessions centered on sharing best practices, strategizing for the sector’s growth, and exploring avenues for socio-economic advancement through tourism development.
During the sidelines of the event, the Pakistani delegation engaged in productive dialogues with numerous delegation heads. Notably, discussions with Chinese counterparts were held to enhance bilateral tourism ties between China and Pakistan, reinforcing the commitment to strengthening mutual tourism interests.
The “Year of Tourism 2023 Forum” stands as a testament to the SCO’s dedication to fostering regional partnerships and harnessing the tourism sector’s potential for the collective socio-economic prosperity of its member countries.
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