Solok, West Sumatra (ANTARA) - Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahudin Uno praised tourism development in Solok City, West Sumatra, especially at the Belibis Island tourist attraction.
"This tourist attraction can be recommended as the right vacation destination for the community, especially since it is quite close to neighboring regions," the minister noted during his visit to Belibis Island here on Wednesday.
Uno remarked that Solok City stands a good chance of becoming a developed city, as it is located in a crossing area and has opportunities in tourism and agriculture, among others.
"I am happy that I can visit this Solok City," he remarked.
Uno encouraged regional governments to move fast, especially in the tourism sector, since it is expected to develop quickly after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moreover, he expected the emergence of creative ideas from the youth for the advancement of the tourism and creative economy sectors that can improve the economy and open more jobs for the community.
Mayor of Solok City Zul Elfian Umar and Deputy Mayor of Solok City Ramadhani Kirana Putra welcomed the minister's visit to Belibis Island.
Umar noted that Solok City required guidance and support from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy to develop tourist attractions in the city, especially the Belibis Island tourist attraction.
"Solok City is a small city, but we continue to make efforts to make it an advanced city, especially in the tourism and agriculture sectors," the mayor stated.
The Solok City Tourism Office continues to work hard to improve the quality of supporting facilities and infrastructure to increase the comfort of tourists during their visit to the city.
Belibis Island has also been declared in the Decree of the Governor of West Sumatra Number: 556-575-2021 of 2021 as a Flagship Tourist Attraction (DTWU) of West Sumatra Province.
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