International forum on sustainable tourism and cultural heritage showcases Tajikistan's tourism and cultural potential
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An international forum on sustainable tourism and cultural heritage has opened in Dushanbe. The report says tourism development and cultural heritage protection are a focus of the Government of Tajikistan.
As part of the observance of the ancient Mehrgon festival, one of the national festivals of Tajiks and an element of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity inscribed on UNESCO's list, the International Forum on Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Heritage opened today at the Tajik International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship.
The report says that the development of tourism and the protection of cultural heritage are at the centre of the Government of Tajikistan's attention. It adds that tourism is one of the priority sectors of the national economy and contributes to creating new jobs, improving the social well-being of the population and promoting the country's tourism potential.