Azerbaijan, Brazil discuss prospects for tourism cooperation ahead of COP30

On November 23, Chairman of the State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan, Fuad Naghiyev, met with Brazil's Minister of Tourism, Celso Sabino, to discuss the prospects for expanding tourism ties between their countries.

According to the Agency, the meeting focused on several key initiatives aimed at enhancing collaboration in the tourism sector, with an emphasis on continuing the momentum from COP29, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

The discussions touched upon the idea of dedicating a special day to tourism at future COP events, particularly COP30 in Brazil.

They also explored how to maintain the initiatives launched in Baku during COP29 and ensure their continued relevance at the upcoming forum. Both sides shared ideas on potential joint actions to further strengthen tourism cooperation.

A significant part of the meeting also involved discussions on expanding bilateral tourism partnerships and organizing mutual events to promote cultural exchange and tourism development.

As a symbolic gesture of their growing cooperation, Fuad Naghiyev and Celso Sabino planted a pomegranate tree in front of the administrative building of the State Tourism Agency. The tree-planting ceremony highlighted the importance of nurturing long-lasting relations between the two countries in the field of tourism.

In a thoughtful gesture, Naghiyev presented Sabino with a pomegranate tree as a gift, urging the Brazilian minister to plant it in Brazil. This act is intended to serve as a symbol of the ongoing agreements reached at COP29 regarding tourism and climate, ensuring that these issues will remain a central part of the agenda at COP30, to be held in Brazil.

By Khagan Isayev