ERBIL — The spokesperson for the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) General Board of Tourism stated that the construction of dams and ponds by the government has played a significant role in reviving the tourism sector in the region.

Ibrahim Abdulmajid, spokesperson for the KRG's General Board of Tourism, told BasNews that the plans and programs implemented for tourism have successfully promoted the sector. He noted that all 12 types of the plan have been executed well, leading to an increase in tourists visiting the Kurdistan Region in all seasons.

"What we want to focus on more is agricultural tourism, which relies on nature and local products, and we aim to attract more foreign tourists to this sector," he stated.

He emphasized that the construction of dams and ponds, especially under the ninth cabinet of the KRG, will play a crucial role in reviving tourism and attracting visitors to these areas.

The government is working on building tourism projects and providing facilities and roads for the dams that serve tourists. By diversifying tourism offerings, they aim to enhance suitable experiences for visitors, with a particular focus on developing agricultural tourism. Courses for farmers have also been initiated.

Abdulmajid highlighted that the dams are important not only for agriculture and electricity but also for tourism.

Currently, there are 34 large, medium, and small dams in the region. Of these, 23 have been completed, with 11 more expected to be finished in the near future.

The government has completed the construction of six dams: Chamrga, Khans, Dewana, Turrajar, Aquban, and Shawger. Additionally, the Gomespan and Bastora dams, also completed under the ninth cabinet, have the capacity to hold over 150 million cubic meters of water.