Egypt and Jordan to boost tourism ties

Egyptian Prime Minister Hesham Kandeel met Saturday with a Jordanian delegation led by Minister of Tourism Nayif al Fayez. They discussed ways of enhancing bilateral relations in all fields, with a particular focus on tourism. The two officials saw a boost in tourism cooperation necessary after the Aqaba and Taba ports, in Jordan and Egypt respectively, were inaugurated by the two governments. Kandeel inaugurated Taba port today. They also discussed means of facilitating investment to businessmen of both countries. Another topic discussed was the opportunities for establishing joint tourism projects.