UAE strengthens diverse tourism partnerships at BRICS meeting

The UAE participated in the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting under India's Chairship, which was held in Jaipur on Friday. The meeting was chaired by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism. The UAE delegation was chaired by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. The meeting adopted the Jaipur Declaration, which sets out four priority areas for cooperation among BRICS members: Artificial Intelligence and Tourism, Sustainability and Responsible Tourism, Tourism Skilling and Capacity Building, and Tourism Exchanges and Seamless Travel Facilitation. The declaration was adopted by consensus by BRICS Tourism Ministers. Source: Gulf Today

The UAE's participation in the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting highlights the country's commitment to strengthening diverse tourism partnerships and promoting sustainable tourism practices. The adoption of the Jaipur Declaration demonstrates the UAE's support for the Indian presidency and the priorities of the tourism cooperation track.

The UAE's next steps in implementing the Jaipur Declaration will depend on the outcomes of the meeting and the priorities of the tourism cooperation track. The UAE may consider establishing the 'BRICS Tourism Solutions Exchange Platform' to share expertise, solutions, success stories, and training opportunities among member states.