Kish: Iran’s southern island of Kish and Armenia have agreed to strengthen tourism and economic cooperation, focusing on launching direct flights between Yerevan and the Persian Gulf island. During a joint meeting held on the sidelines of the Kish Inox 2025 exhibition, Mohammad Kabiri, Managing Director of the Kish Free Trade Zone Organization, and Grigor Hakobyan, Armenia’s ambassador to Iran, explored ways to expand tourism, economic, and cultural exchanges between the two regions.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Kabiri stated that the main purpose of inviting foreign ambassadors to Kish was to introduce the island’s potential. He emphasized that the primary focus of the discussions was the development of tourism between Yerevan and Kish and the possibility of establishing a direct flight, requiring a formal process. Initial negotiations were positive, with both sides expressing a strong willingness to advance the issue.

Kabiri further mentioned that cooperation between Kish and Armenia would be pursued mainly in tourism and trade, highlighting ongoing studies on cargo routes from Yerevan to the Persian Gulf through Kish. Hakobyan expressed satisfaction with his visit, acknowledging Kish’s capacities and facilities. He believes that new cooperation between Armenia and Kish, especially in tourism, can be initiated.

Hakobyan also proposed that Armenian tourism influencers visit Kish to explore its potential firsthand, aiming to foster greater understanding and collaboration in the tourism sector.