RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan participated in the official opening ceremony of the International Conference on Medical Tourism on September 22. The Ministry of Economy informs that the Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Sheikha Nasser Al-Nuisi, the Chairman of the Tourism Committee of the RA Ministry of Economy Anushik Avetya participated in the conference. , diplomatic representatives, more than 50 international guests and representatives of the medical field. Welcoming the attendees, Gevorg Papoyan noted that Armenia has important prerequisites for the development of medical tourism: highly qualified specialists, modern medical equipment, demand for services, etc. as well as rich cultural and touristic potential. "The development of medical tourism can contribute not only to the expansion of health services, but also to the development of tourism, hospitality, transport and related sectors, creating new economic opportunities," he said. The minister. During the conference, the trends in the development of medical tourism in Armenia, the challenges and perspectives of the field, as well as the opportunities for the application of international experience and cooperation were discussed.