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The Egyptian Tourism Minister, Mr. Hesham Zazou, has stated that the decision of signing an agreement to attract Iranian tourists to Iran wasn’t taken single-handedly, although it was signed depending on the willingness of the workers in the tourism sector.
On the sidelines of the conference of announcing about the pilgrimage disciplines, Zazou said he is ordered to open the doors to all different tourists in order to revive the Egyptian tourism movement; indicating to the economic benefit of the Iranian tourism to Egypt.
On the other hand, he pointed out to the fears of the Salafists over spreading the Shiite Tide; confirming that the country will staunchly control the Iranian delegation during their visit to Egypt.