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Iran opens 17th edition of exhibition on tourism

The 17th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition has opened in the capital city.

The international event that kicked off at Tehran International Permanent Fairground on February 12 will run until February 15.

Representatives from 11 countries including Russia, Türkiye, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Tajikistan, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Sri Lanka, have participated in the expo.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi opened the four-day event.

During the opening ceremony, he described tourism as a key sector that helps boost the non-oil economy.