Algiers, the capital of Algeria played host to the The 21st International Tourism Exhibition, with the participation of 5 institutions and companies from Türkiye, in particular the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and Turkish Airlines.
According to Zawya, the 21st International Tourism Exhibition opened with the participation of 31 countries, including Türkiye. Prime Minister Aymen Benabderrahmane inaugurated the exhibition also had in attendance Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Algiers; Rahman Nurdun, Vice President of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA); and Gökçen Kalkan, TİKA’s Coordinator in Algiers.
In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Aymen Benabderrahmane stressed that Algeria attaches importance to its presence in the depths of Africa, particularly to strengthening relations with sister countries, increasing the number of flights, and planning new air and sea routes.
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Abdelaziz Madoui, Director of the National Tourism Board of Algeria, also delivered a speech and stated that there is a great interest in this year’s edition after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Madoui noted that over 200 companies from 31 countries participated in this year’s edition, which indicates a significant increase in the number of exhibitors compared to previous years. Madoui reminded that the relations between Türkiye and Algeria are going strong.
He added that the exhibition, which features exhibitors from Türkiye, is a great opportunity to conclude various tourism agreements between the two countries. 5 institutions and companies from Türkiye, including TİKA and Turkish Airlines, participated in the exhibition, which will end on October 2.