Amid talk of an emerging deal between the United States, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, Minister of Tourism Haim Katz arrived for a historic visit to Riyadh on Tuesday as part of a delegation representing Israel in the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) conference. Katz is the first Israeli minister to visit the kingdom publicly.
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Katz is expected to take part in various events and forums during his two-day visit. He will also hold meetings with his various counterparts, with a focus on those from the region.
The conference, attended by key tourism figures worldwide, is part of the events marking International Tourism Day.
Video: Saudi Arabia's ambassador visits Ramallah / Credit: Arab media
"Tourism is a bridge between peoples. Collaborating in tourism can bring people together and stimulate the growth of economies. I will seek to forge partnerships to promote tourism and Israel's international relations," Katz said.
Israel has strengthened its position within the UNWTO over the past year, and it has recently been elected to an official role in the organization for the first time. It now leads a task force alongside Spain to help boost global tourism.
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