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Albania and Bulgaria sign an agreement to promote tourism

Albania and Bulgaria sign an agreement to promote tourism

Minister Mirela Kumbaro hosted the Bulgarian counterpart Evtim Miloshev at the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, in a meeting where experiences were exchanged and cooperation opportunities between the two countries were evaluated to strengthen projects in the region for tourism.

During the meeting, Minister Kumbaro and the Minister of Tourism of Bulgaria signed a joint action plan aimed at strengthening the cooperation of the two countries in the field of tourism. The topic of the meeting was also the attempt to restore the direct airline between Tirana and Sofia.

Albania and Bulgaria sign an agreement to promote tourism

Minister Kumbaro said that the strengthening of cooperation for the creation of joint itineraries increases the value of both countries for tourists coming from far away.

"It is good to open our markets and create common tourist maps. Especially for distant destinations, it is in the interest of both our countries, but also of other countries neighboring us to create common itineraries. This was also the goal of the action plan that we signed today, with the aim that tourists coming from Asia or America, when they come to Bulgaria, also visit Albania and vice versa. Today, tourism is not just a market, economy and industry, but above all, it is emancipation and integration", said Minister Kumbaro.

Albania and Bulgaria sign an agreement to promote tourism

During the meeting, Miloshev highly evaluated Albania's performance in tourism, which is also confirmed by the barometer of the World Tourism Organization. Minister Miloshev said that such cooperation creates an added value between the two countries, setting a good example in the Balkans, as well as developing economies through tourism.

"I am very happy that today we signed this document. This is a political act that places relations between Bulgaria and Albania in the field of tourism at a higher and deserved level, because we have been friendly countries for a long time. Many things connect us. We can be a good example in the Balkans, creating the "Balkani" brand. We will add our value, being together and developing our economies also through tourism. Tourism is the beautiful face of diplomacy. Tourism gives emotions, gives messages, which are related to friendship between peoples and good relations. Let's give a good sign to Europe: "Bulgaria and Albania - together", said the Bulgarian Minister of Tourism.

Albania and Bulgaria sign an agreement to promote tourism

This joint plan also engages in improving information and promoting positive practices related to sustainable tourism, while 57,000 visitors from Bulgaria visited Albania during the months of January-September 2024.