Economy minister proposes to organize horse-drive carriage routes in Tajik capital for developing tourism
17:15, july 25, 2006Author: Zarrina Ergasheva
DUSHANBE
, July 25, Asia-Plus -
Tajikistan
’s Ministry of Economy and Trade intends to take measures to develop tourism in the country.
Economy and Trade Minister, Hakim Soliyev, told a news conference in
Dushanbe
on July 25 that development of tourism is slow to get going in
Tajikistan
.
According to him, 16,890 tourists have visited
Tajikistan
so far this year, which is 2,000 tourists more compared to the same period of 2005. “6,938 Tajik tourists have visited other countries over the same six-month period,” the minister said.
“In January-June of this year, Tajikistan have received US$2.5 million from tourism, while in the previous year this amount had been not more than US$1.3 million,” said the minister, “However, it is very few; if we put things right the situation will much improve.”
Hakim Soliyev also pointed to the necessity of developing domestic tourism in
Tajikistan
. “For example, we could organize horse-drive carriage routes in Dushanbe, from the center of the city to the Ayni Park in the northern part of Dushanbe at the rate of US$5.00 per each client,” Mr. Soliyev said, noting that such horse-drive carriages will most likely appear in Dushanbe in near future.
Besides,
Tajikistan
’s joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) will give an opportunity for further development of tourism in the republic,” the minister expressed hope.
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