By Mohammad Al-Kandari
DUSHABNE, Jan 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's outstanding students on Monday paid a visit to Safed-Dara ski resort in Tajikistan.
The visit is part of a trip organized by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) in collaboration with the Education Ministry. The program of the trip continues until January 17.
Speaking to KUNA on the sidelines of the tour, some Tajikistan's officials responsible for the resort told KUNA that there are several potentials, which can contribute to developing and expanding tourism in the society.
Some specialized trainers take charge of preparing people through an organized program on skating and mountain climbing in Tajikistan, they noted.
Varzob district attracts many tourists during ski season, as local residents rent their homes to tourists and sell handcrafts to them, the officials said, pointing to some main expected projects to develop the area.
They have commended the Kuwait-Tajikistan relations in all domains, expressing gratitude to the Kuwaiti delegation for visiting the resort.
Meanwhile, some Kuwaiti students expressed their impression over the tour. They told KUNA that were admired by the visit during which they watched several charming views in Tajikistan.
Hamed Ashkenani, a high-school student, said he was admired by mountains, touring in the resort and good organization of the resort's officials.
Ahmad Al-Kandari, another student, also voiced his delight at the tour in the resort, which included an entertainment program, amid charming places and views.
The Safed-Dara ski resort is located in the Varzob district, 70 kilometers north of Dushanbe. It was officially opened in 1976.
The journey program was launched in 2010 upon an initiative by the KFAED and in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.
Under the program, two trips are organized for two overseas countries per year for outstanding high-school students; one for 12 females and another for a dozen of males.
The aim of KFAED's trip is to reward the outstanding students and encourage them for more success and excellence. (end) mak.hm