The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. B. Rejepov, actively participated in the work of the Global Tourism Forum 2025, held in Brussels from October 20 to 21, 2025.

The forum brought together representatives of government bodies, international organizations, and leading companies of the global tourism industry. Among the participants were Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commissioner for Tourism and Transport; Shaikha Al Nowais, Secretary-General Elect of UN Tourism; as well as representatives of ministries and agencies from various countries.

During the forum, participants discussed current trends in the development of the global tourism industry, shared experiences in the field of sustainable tourism, and presented national initiatives aimed at revitalizing and stimulating the tourism sector in the post-pandemic period. Particular attention was given to digitalization, the implementation of green technologies, and the strengthening of international cooperation to improve the quality of tourism services.

The participation of Turkmenistan in the forum once again confirmed the country’s commitment to global processes aimed at fostering mutual understanding, developing international partnerships, and achieving universal prosperity. Turkmenistan considers tourism to be one of the priority areas of sustainable socio-economic development and actively promotes its rich cultural and historical heritage on the international stage.