Taliban govt eagerly welcomes tourists to Afghanistan

On aircraft, motorcycles, Camper Van and even bicycles, tourists begin to explore Afghanistan, alone travelers and tour groups are slowly enters a country with war.

And the Taliban government of the country, which seized power more than three years ago but has not yet been officially recognized by another country, is happy to welcome them.

In an interview with the Minister of Tourism Quratullah Jamal, Tourism Minister, “Afghan people want to host and establish relations with tourists from warm and hospitable and other countries,” he said.

“Tourism brings many benefits to a country. We thought of these benefits and aimed to fully benefit our nation.”

Afghanistan’s isolation on the international scene has largely left most of 41 million people in poverty because of the Taliban’s restrictions on women and girls.

While struggling to draw foreign investments, the profitable potential of tourism is far from disappearing in the government.

Jamal said, uz We are currently earning significant income from this sector and hope that it will grow even more in the future, Jamal Jamal said, saying that the money spent by visitors can reach more society than other industries.

“We are optimistic that will turn into a major economy and provide significant benefits. It plays an important role in strengthening our national economy.”

Tourist visas are fast and easy and flights from large transit centers such as Dubai and Istanbul work several times a week.

The government has even established an Educational Institute for men – and this is only for men – looking for a job in the hospitality and tourism sector.

Although the number of visitors is still a drip rather than a flood, they are increasing.

Jamal said that approximately 9000 foreign tourists visited Afghanistan last year and that approximately 3000 people visited in the first three months of this year.

Twenty -year -old continuous conflict kept almost all holiday producers away from this land, deep Straits and a thousand -year country of history.

The receipt of the Taliban from a US -backed government in August 2021 stunned the world and thousands of Afghan fled.

However, with the uprising, bloodshed often bombed and caused by suicide attacks ended.

But attacks are still occurring.

A member of the Islamic State in Afghanistan continues to be active and armed men killed six people, including three Spanish tourists in May 2024, in an attack in Bamiyan, one of the main touristic places where the giant giant Budes carved into the abyss by the Taliban in 2001.

While most countries are still advising against traveling to Afghanistan, a decrease in a decrease in the severity of the US -led military being, as the government is willing to point out, is indisputable.

Jamal said, “Afghanistan has gone through years of war and troubles. Now, we want tourists to understand the real traditions and traditions of Afghans, Afghan life, creativity and durability,” he said.

Critics question the morality of foreigners who visit Afghanistan when the government makes too much discrimination against half of the country’s population.

Beyond primary school level, education is prohibited for girls and women, and very few professions are open to them.

Women cannot enter parks, gardens or gyms.

Beauty salons are forbidden.

Authorities determine how women are dressed and demanding to open their faces to the public, especially in Kabul Flowed by many people.

Some visitors say they think of ethics, but ultimately they want to see the situation themselves.

French-Peruvian provinces Gomez said whether he and his partner James Liddiard would pass through Afghanistan for about a year as part of the Japanese camping van journey from England.

“Some things didn’t feel morally right,” he said.

But once here, they said they found a warm, hospitable and hospitable person and beautiful landscapes.

They did not feel that their existence had any support for the Taliban.

He traveled and said, “You put money in the hands of people, not the government,” Liddiard said.

The treatment of women is particularly sensitive to government officials.

Jamal refused to comment on the subject beyond saying that male and female visitors were welcomed.

“Those who respect our laws and traditions have already arrived and will continue to come,” he said.

While most restrictions are applied on Afghan women, they are much more comfortable for foreigners.

Nevertheless, although they need to wear a public headscarf, foreign women are more likely to enter some limited areas such as parks, and rarely they are asked to make their faces open to the public.