Egypt discusses resumption of tourism with European ambassadors

Egypt discusses resumption of tourism with European ambassadors

Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anany discussed with the heads of the European Union (EU) missions in Cairo the resumption of tourism between Egypt and the countries of the EU.

In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said that Anany held an online meeting with the heads of the missions of 24 EU countries in Cairo.

During the meeting, Anany reviewed the precautionary measures taken by Egypt to ensure the health and safety of tourists and workers in the tourism sector.

He stressed that infection rates in the governorates of South Sinai, Red Sea and Matrouh, which are receiving foreign tourism as a first stage, have lower infection rates than some countries in the European Union.

Egypt resumed inbound tourism on July 1 in the coastal governorates.

The European side has reviewed the criteria for allowing citizens of non-EU citizens to enter its territories. The EU issued a list of approved countries on July 1, and will review and update it twice a month.

EU officials said that this list is only concerned with the entry of citizens from countries outside the EU, and not with the travel of European citizens abroad, stressing that there are no obstacles preventing EU