TEHRAN - In a significant move to enhance bilateral relations, Iran and Vietnam have discussed signing a cooperation agreement aimed at expanding tourism between the two countries.

On Monday, Ali-Asghar Shalbafian, the Iranian deputy tourism minister, met with Hoang Dao Cuong, the deputy minister of culture, sports, and tourism of Vietnam, to discuss strengthening tourism cooperation between the two nations.

During the meeting, the officials exchanged views on updating the memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation between Iran and Vietnam.

Moreover, they pinpointed the importance of increasing meetings between the public and private sectors to help gain a deeper understanding of tourism capacities.

A key topic of discussion was the facilitation of Iranian citizens’ travel to Vietnam through the removal of visa requirements by the Vietnamese side.

This initiative aims to boost mutual tourism and enhance cultural and economic ties between Iran and Vietnam.

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