ISLAMABAD: The improved security situation, upgraded road and communicationinfrastructure, modern travelling and residential facilities have madePakistan a preferred tourist destination for the domestic and internationaltourists.
The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque said this during theinaugural ceremony of special Tourist Information Counter at the Embassy ofPakistan, Paris.
The counter is established to facilitate and encourage French touristsvisiting Pakistan, said a message received here on Tuesday.
In this regard, a website titled “Decouvrez le Pakistan” to promotePakistan tourism in the French language was also launched on the occasion.
He said that the tourist information counter and the website were launchedto highlight tourism potential of Pakistan, create bilateral institutionallinkages between tour operators of the two countries and provide usefulinformation on tourist sites to the French tourists.
The Ambassador encouraged the French tour operators to introduce Pakistanspecific tour packages in coordination with their Pakistani counterparts tohelp French tourists and adventure seekers to experience Pakistan’s scenicvalleys, majestic mountains, marvellous Mughal monuments and archaeologicaltreasures, relish Sufi musical traditions and enjoy the legendaryhospitality of its people.
A number of French journalists and travellers gave presentations abouttheir visits and experiences in Pakistan.
Mr Paul Gasnier a writer and adventurist and frequent traveller to Pakistanspoke about the scenic places of Gilgit Baltistan, Shendur Festival andancient cities of Pakistan.
Ms Oriane Zerah, a French photographer shared her experiences of travellingalong the mighty river Indus in pursuit of her photographic project inPakistan.
Mr David Sermiento-Castillo, a French archaeologist and historian apprisedthe audience about archaeological treasures of Pakistan.
Mr Michel Galenine spoke about the Mongol monuments and cultural & heritagediversity of Pakistan. Ms Alix Philippon a French scholar who is associatedwith Pakistan for the last 20 years dwelled upon the Sufi traditions andshared her experiences in Pakistan.
A documentary was also screened depicting Pakistan’s rich cultural andhistorical heritage. Touristic brochures especially printed in the Frenchlanguage were also distributed to the participants. – APP