A delegation led by Fuad Naghiyev, Chairman of the State Tourism Agency, participated in the G20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting and the 4th Tourism Working Group Meeting held from September 19-21 in Belém, Brazil.
Report informs via the agency that Naghiyev informed the attendees about the inclusion of tourism in the thematic agenda of COP29 (for the first time in COP history), the meeting of tourism ministers, and thematic events within the framework of "Tourism Day" on November 20. He extended an invitation to the G20 tourism ministers to visit Baku and emphasized the importance of the "Declaration on Improving Climate Action in Tourism," which is planned to be adopted during COP29.
Kanan Gasimov, Head of the State Tourism Agency's apparatus, highlighted the significance of sustainable tourism and the sector's contribution to combating global climate change. He also shared Azerbaijan's experience and opportunities in the field of sustainable tourism with the participants.