Kazakhstan and Pakistan boost cooperation in the tourism sector

The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin, held a meeting with the National Coordinator to the Prime-Minister of Pakistan on Tourism, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, El.kz reports citing Kazakh Foreign Ministry.

During the meeting, Ambassador Kistafin highlighted the key outcomes of the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Islamabad in February this year. Both sides gave a high assessment of the talks and events held during the visit, noting their productivity and substantive nature.

In the context of the agreements reached, the parties discussed prospects for further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector. Particular attention was given to fostering partnerships between tour operators, hotel establishments, and specialized educational institutions.

Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan conveyed his intention to organize a delegation visit to cities of Kazakhstan later this year, aimed at holding meetings with relevant government authorities and representatives of Kazakhstan’s tourism industry.