Today.. The Council of Arab Tourism Ministers votes on Baghdad as the Arab Tourism Capital

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[size=52]Today.. The Council of Arab Tourism Ministers votes on Baghdad as the Arab Tourism Capital[/size]

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12/10/2024
Minister of Culture and Antiquities Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani confirmed on Tuesday that crowning Baghdad as the capital of Arab tourism will create many investment opportunities, while indicating that this coronation will increase job opportunities in popular markets and professions.
Al-Badrani said: “18 items were included on the agenda of the Executive Council of Arab Tourism Ministers, the most prominent of which is choosing the capital of Arab tourism,” noting that “the support of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and the efforts made in Baghdad by everyone culminated in the council’s unanimous vote to make beautiful and beloved Baghdad the capital of Arab tourism for the year 2025.”
He explained that “this is one of the great achievements made under the government of the Prime Minister, and the assistance of the Council of Ministers and all ministries contributed to achieving this decision,” noting that “the Baghdad Municipality made great efforts in achieving this, in addition to the entire ministry’s staff represented by the Tourism Authority, the Antiquities Authority and the Ministry’s Culture Directorate, which made great efforts to show the beauty and splendor of Baghdad’s beautiful nights.”
He continued, "This is good news for all Iraqis that Baghdad, which history has turned its back on for a while, has returned strongly to Arab circles and the international community to be the capital of Arab tourism and a destination for tourists in 2025," indicating that "this is a great achievement for the government and in the coming days many details about this issue will be revealed."
Al-Badrani pointed out that "this issue has many importance, the first of which is to shed light on the fact that Baghdad has returned to being a safe and secure city that sleeps peacefully on the banks of the Tigris and welcomes with open arms all tourists from everywhere, in addition to Baghdad being a large library represented by Al-Mutanabbi Street and the universities in Baghdad."
He stressed that "this decision has an important economic aspect, as tourism has stopped and been disrupted for many known reasons, but now Baghdad will be crowded and there will be great job opportunities and many in the popular markets and professions," indicating that "many owners of capital will try to come to Baghdad to look for an investment opportunity."
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani congratulated the Arab Tourism Organization on choosing the beloved capital, Baghdad, the city of civilization, history and culture, to be the Arab Tourism Capital for 2025.
The Prime Minister said in a tweet on “X”: “We congratulate all Iraqis on the Arab Tourism Organization’s selection of our beloved capital, Baghdad, the city of civilization, history and culture, to be the Arab Tourism Capital for 2025.”
He added: “We extend our thanks to everyone who contributed to this selection, as we confirm our continuation of the programs and projects that our government has launched since the beginning of its executive duties, to raise the level of services and modernize the infrastructure in the capital, to be at a level befitting it and Iraq.”
He continued: “This would not have been achieved without the great sacrifices of the Iraqis and the great victory over terrorism, which resulted in security and societal stability, which we invested in improving Iraq’s external image and openness in relations within the approach of productive diplomacy, which represented a pivotal point for our government in its international relations.”
President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid praised the efforts to choose Baghdad as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2025 on Tuesday.
Rashid said in a post on the “X” platform: “We congratulate Baghdad on being chosen as the Arab Tourism Capital for the year 2025.” He added, “This choice calls on us all to provide more services and reconstruction to Baghdad, the owner of the civilizational and cultural heritage that has illuminated the world with brilliance.” He continued, “We commend the efforts that led to this important entitlement and our wishes for everyone’s success.”
In turn, Minister of Planning Mohammed Ali Tamim congratulated, on Tuesday, the announcement of Baghdad as the Arab Tourism Capital for the year 2025.
A statement from the ministry stated that “Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning Mohammed Ali Tamim congratulated, on Tuesday, the announcement of Baghdad as the Arab Tourism Capital for the year 2025.” Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani “congratulated the Arab Tourism Organization’s selection of the beloved capital, Baghdad of civilization, history and culture, to be the Arab Tourism Capital for the year 2025.” The Prime Minister said in a tweet on “X”: “We congratulate all Iraqis on the Arab Tourism Organization’s selection of our beloved capital, Baghdad of civilization, history and culture, to be the Arab Tourism Capital for the year 2025.” He added: “We extend our thanks to everyone who contributed to this selection, as we confirm our continuation of the programs and projects that our government has launched since the beginning of its executive duties, to raise the level of services and modernize the infrastructure in the capital, to be at a level befitting it and Iraq.”
He continued: “This would not have been achieved without the great sacrifices of the Iraqis, and the great victory over terrorism that resulted in security and societal stability, which we invested in improving Iraq’s external image, and opening up relations within the approach of productive diplomacy that represented a pivotal point for our government in its international relations.” The Arab Tourism Organization announced today, Tuesday, “the selection of Baghdad as the capital of Arab tourism for the year 2025.”[/size]
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