Baku, March 14, 2025
The Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization Dr. Asad M. Khan met with Ms. Azada Huseynova, Deputy Chairman of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Dr. Khan appreciated Azerbaijan for promoting regional tourism and hosting key events under ECO framework. He highlighted the cultural significance of Shusha, which has been designated as the ECO Cultural Capital-2026. Additionally, he encouraged Azerbaijan to undertake a series of activities throughout 2026 to showcase Shusha’s rich heritage and enhance the visibility of the ECO Tourism Capital initiative.
The Deputy Chairman provided an overview of Azerbaijan’s recent initiatives to attract tourists and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to making Shusha’s designation a success.
The meeting acknowledged the critical role the tourism sector plays in fostering regional cooperation, prosperity, and connectivity and it also committed to further strengthen collaboration within the ECO framework to further develop the tourism industry in the region.
