WANA (Nov 18) – Iran is ready for joint investment in 2,700 active tourism projects with neighboring countries, providing full guarantees for investors, announced Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, during the opening ceremony of the first Caspian Sea Provinces Governors’ Summit at Rasht Central Hall.

 

Salehi Amiri highlighted Iran’s rich cultural heritage, noting the country is home to over one million cultural and historical artifacts, including 29 globally registered sites and more than 58 on the tentative list.

 

He emphasized that these assets, along with over 22,000 tourism zones, villages, and natural and historical attractions, could serve as the foundation for regional tourism cooperation.

 

Citing Gilan province as an example, he pointed out that the region alone has 3,648 tourism facilities, 11 hotels, and 190 accommodations, demonstrating Iran’s potential as a safe and attractive destination for Caspian travelers.

 

“Iran is ready to work with neighboring countries on these projects,” Salehi Amiri said, underlining that collective will, trust, and strategic planning are key to advancing sustainable tourism development in the Caspian region.

Tourists expressing their ideas about travelling to Iran/Photo By Behnam Yousefi/Social media/ WANA (West Asia News Agency)