[04 July 2008]


SANA'A, 4 (July (Saba) - The 16th round of the Tourism Ministers of the Organization of the Islamic Conference OIC member states has approved the creation of a website for the Islamic civilization image that will observe this image features as seen by foreign countries.

The website will also be dedicated to treat any shortages that may be associated with the process of bringing out this image for foreign and Islamic states.

The conference recently concluded in Syria's capital Damascus approved a framework for tourism cooperation and development among the member states of OIC as well.

Minister of Tourism Nabeel al Faghih upon his arrival after participation in the conference said the gathering discussed several issues in relation to fluctuations of fuel prices and their effects on the air transportation as well as the world food crisis.

It also dealt with issues linked to the tourist sector in the OIC member states and ways to improve it.
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