Indonesia to set up travel corridor with UAE, Qatar

Minister Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia Sandiaga Uno has said the Indonesian government planned to establish a travel corridor arrangement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar.
Indonesia to set up travel corridor with UAE, Qatar ảnh 1A quiet resort in Bali (Photo: Nikkei)
Jakarta (VNA) – Minister Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia Sandiaga Uno has saidthe Indonesian government planned to establish a travel corridor arrangementwith the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar.

Speaking in a pressconference on April 19, he claimed the multilateral discussions were advancingand being finalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Uno added that thechances of the two aforementioned countries opening a tourism deal are mainlybecause both the UAE and Qatar have continued to serve Indonesian flightsduring the COVID-19 pandemic. He also said Indonesia had opened itsinternational doors to Poland and Ukraine.

The Indonesiangovernment is planning to open a travel bubble partnership to lureinternational tourists in June or July and prepare Bali as the firstdestination for tourists. The local administration has named three green zonessafe for tourist visitations including Ubud, Nusa Dua and Sanur.

Uno alsomentioned a future visit by the Prime Minister of Singapore, who will meet withPresident Joko Widodo to discuss multiple topics, including plans to opentravel bubbles for international tourists./.
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