Rasoul Sheikhizadeh, a representative for Qorveh and Dehgolan in the Iranian Parliament, has emphasized that the cultural heritage and tourism capacities of Kurdistan province can serve as the primary engine for regional development. He described the special attention from the Minister of Cultural Heritage to the region as a historic opportunity to activate its untapped potential.
According to a report by Jadeh Makhsous news agency, Sheikhizadeh stated, “These capacities are a valuable treasure for the province and the country, which can become the driving force for sustainable development.” He stressed that officials in this sector must act in complete coordination with the ministry’s macro policies, focusing on development, foresight, and national plans.
He highlighted the strategic vision of the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, calling it a “historic and unrepeatable opportunity” to realize the province’s latent potential. This focus, he believes, could grant Kurdistan a distinguished position on the tourism map of Iran and the broader region.
Sheikhizadeh also underscored the need for institutional cohesion and national synergy, noting that protecting cultural heritage and developing tourism is not feasible without cooperation among executive bodies, parliamentary members, academic experts, and public groups. Such collaboration could stimulate the tourism industry, lead to extensive job creation, improve social welfare, and solidify Kurdistan’s cultural identity.
According to Jadeh Makhsous, the representative concluded by remarking that progress towards sustainable development requires a collective resolve, a strategic perspective, and decision-making grounded in local realities. He asserted that only through this shared will can the long-term objectives for cultural heritage and tourism be achieved, transforming Kurdistan into a national model for leveraging cultural and natural assets.
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