At an international congress dedicated to the development and empowerment of the tourism industry, Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei’s Advisor Ali Agha-Mohammadi emphasised the importance of strengthening Iran’s economic power on the world stage through the strategic growth of the tourism sector. 

According to Agha-Mohammadi, a significant part of Iran’s 8 per cent economic growth, outlined in the seventh development plan, should be achieved through a thriving tourism industry. He emphasised the need to prioritise tourism development alongside continued investment in the oil and gas sector.

Recent figures from the Ministry of Tourism show a significant increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting Iran, with over six million arrivals recorded last year. This is reported by
Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS.

With numerous UNESCO-listed heritage sites and diverse attractions, Iran can utilise its tourism potential as a key driver of economic growth in the coming years.

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