Ajara Gov’t chief discusses tourism cooperation with UN Tourism Sec-Gen

The Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara, Zurab Pataradze, has met with UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais to discuss strengthening the region's position in international tourism markets.

The talks focused on promoting the region's cultural and natural heritage, diversifying tourism products and making more effective use of Ajara's tourism potential, his press office said.

Pataradze briefed the UN Tourism chief on major tourism projects implemented in Ajara in recent years and the region's tourism opportunities.

The sides also discussed deeper cooperation between UN Tourism and the Government of Ajara, including potential joint initiatives focused on sustainable tourism and sharing international experience.

Shaikha Al Nuwais highlighted the progress made in the tourism sector and stressed the importance of international cooperation in promoting sustainable tourism development.

The meeting was attended by Georgia's Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Irakli Nadareishvili, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Spain Aleksandre Chkuaseli, Georgian National Tourism Administration head Maia Omiadze, and Ajara's Minister of Finance and Economy Ednar Nataridze.