Gyeongju-si and Iran Isfahan Sister Friendship Cities Joint Statement ... "Realizing Mutual Benefits in Tourism Development"

Agreement to Conclude Future Cooperation in the Tourism Sector

Godratola Noruji, Isfahan Market, and Junakyeong, Mayor of Gyeongju.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Gyeongju City, Gyeongbuk Province, adopted a joint statement with Isfahan City, Iran, to promote exchange and cooperation with overseas sister cities.

The joint statement is a follow-up measure proposed by the mayor of Isfahan during the 'Gyeongju-Isfahan Mayor Online Meeting' held last April, containing mutual benefits between the two cities in preparation for the post-COVID-19 era.

According to Gyeongju City on the 7th, Ghodratollah Norouzi, mayor of Isfahan, and Joo Nak-young, mayor of Gyeongju, unveiled the "Joint Statement for the Promotion of Friendship and Cooperation between Gyeongju City, Republic of Korea, and Isfahan City, Iran."

The joint statement mentioned recognizing the importance of mutual cultural exchange through exchange projects and the commonalities of ancient legends as ancient capitals of East Asia and West Asia, and proposed establishing a cultural cooperation strategy via the Silk Road.

In particular, it emphasized that "both cities agreed to conclude a cooperation agreement in the tourism sector in the future to realize common interests regarding tourism development, which is a major priority for both Gyeongju and Isfahan."

This joint statement was drafted by Isfahan City and, after consultation with Gyeongju City, was simultaneously released by both cities on this day. During this process, Gyeongju City explained that Isfahan had to obtain prior approval from the Iranian government (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and that both countries had to release the statement simultaneously, which led to setting the announcement date as the 5th.

Meanwhile, Gyeongju City plans to continue active exchange and cooperation in various fields, including online mutual promotion and ontact exchanges, by inviting the Isfahan City delegation and performance group to the '2022 Silla Cultural Festival' next year, marking the 60th anniversary of Korea-Iran diplomatic relations.

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