Turkic states consider ways to develop tourism
By Sara Rajabova
The first meeting of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States (CCTS) working group on tourism was held in Istanbul on December 10.
Representatives of culture and tourism ministers of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and the Northern Cyprus have attended the event.
The meeting featured discussions on expansion of relations in tourism sector, strengthening of exchange of experience and cooperation within governmental and non-governmental sectors, as well as joint participation in regional and international fairs.
CCTS Head Halil Akinci addressed the meeting.
The participants also discussed a draft document of the Joint Cooperation Protocol which is expected to be signed at a meeting of Tourism Ministers of CCTS member states in 2014.
The Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States was established in 2009 as an international intergovernmental organization, with the overarching aim of promoting comprehensive cooperation among Turkic Speaking States. Its four founding member States are Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkey.
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