Manama: During the official visit of His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, to the Kingdom of Bahrain, and in the presence of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two governments to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector. The agreement was signed by Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, and Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Minister Al Sairafi highlighted that the MoU marks an important milestone in boosting economic ties through tourism, by creating a framework to enhance tourist exchanges, promote joint participation in industry events, and increase the visibility of Bahraini and Cypriot businesses in regional and global markets.
She added that the agreement paves the way for future partnerships between public and private sectors in both countries to develop tourism projects and explore business opportunities. It also encourages sharing expertise, market research, and collaboration on tourism products of common interest. The MoU also aims to coordinate efforts in international tourism forums, enhancing both nations' roles in global tourism initiatives.