Cooperation in tourism with Israel/ Kumbaro: Tourism is a bridge between countries,

The 70th meeting of the Commission for Europe of the World Tourism Organization brought to Tirana the Minister of Tourism of Israel, Haim Katz. He had a one-on-one meeting with the Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirela Kumbaro, following which a joint statement was signed to increase support and cooperation between the two countries in […]

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