Sustainable Security: A Prerequisite for Tapping the Desert's Tourism and Economic Potential

The Deputy for Political, Security and Social Affairs of the South Khorasan Governorate, stressing the need to link security with tourism development, said the desert is a valuable opportunity for economic prosperity, production and attracting tourists, but leveraging this God-given capacity requires coherent planning, coordination among executive bodies, and sustained security.

According to Aria Heritage report, on Tuesday, October 21, 1405, at the joint meeting of the Tourist Security Commission and the Desert Security and Sustainable Development Commission, which was held with the aim of examining the security, tourism and development aspects of desert areas, Hossein Sharafatirad expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the military, police, border guards and intelligence and security agencies of the province: creating peace and security for the people and providing them with a basis for their satisfaction is one of the most important missions of the responsible agencies and the efforts made It deserves appreciation in this area.

Political, Security and Social Vice President of South Khorasan Governorate, pointing to the direct connection between the missions of the two commissions for tourists' security and desert security, added: these two areas have a close relationship with each other; Because the desert, if properly planned and provided with security, can become a platform for the development of economic and production activities, the development of tourism and the creation of new opportunities for people.

desert; A strategic opportunity for economic development and tourism

Referring to the vastness of the province's desert areas, he clarified: A significant part of South Khorasan is made up of desert areas, and this feature, along with its proximity to Afghanistan and the availability of extensive transportation axes, has created special conditions for the province's security management.

Sharafatirad continued: Ensuring security in such a geographical area is a difficult mission and requires constant coordination between the Border Guard, Faraja, intelligence and security agencies, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Fortunately, with the intelligence, intelligence elites and timely actions of the responsible forces, a suitable capacity has been provided to control threats and deal with criminal activities in the province, and the high security of the province reflects this issue.

Political, Security and Social Deputy of South Khorasan Governorate added: Protection of this wide area requires constant vigilance and cooperation of all responsible institutions.

Security should be the basis for the presence of tourists

Emphasizing that these good security achievements should lead to the improvement of people's living conditions and the utilization of tourism capacities, he said: the value of security measures will be fully realized when people can use the province's natural and tourism capacities in a safe and cheerful atmosphere.

Shrafatirad added: holding tourist tours in desert areas should be done within the framework of legal regulations, with the necessary permits and compliance with security requirements, so that while protecting the safety of tourists, it is possible to benefit from the natural attractions of the province.

The deputy governor of South Khorasan noted: Security is the most essential prerequisite for economic, social and tourism activities; But in addition to establishing security, the presence of people, the prosperity of businesses and the responsible use of existing capacities should also be provided.

sustainable development of the desert border; An effective factor in strengthening security

Pointing to the necessity of a comprehensive approach to the development of desert areas, he said: turning the desert into a productive capacity, developing economic activities, and providing grounds for the presence and settlement of people on the edge of the desert areas, in addition to creating employment opportunities and economic prosperity, can also help strengthen security.

Sharafatirad added: sustainable development of desert areas should be pursued in such a way that, while maintaining security and protection of natural capacities, people can benefit from the tourism and economic opportunities of these areas.

The political, security and social deputy of the South Khorasan Governorate also pointed to the measures taken to deal with the smuggling of goods, currency and fuel in the province and said: South Khorasan is facing the problem of transit in some of these areas and the coordinated and expert measures of the responsible institutions to control these phenomena have brought positive results.

In the end, he once again expressed his hope for the efforts of the armed forces and security agencies of the province: by continuing coordination and strengthening preventive measures, while maintaining stable security, the field of tourism development, economic prosperity and maximum utilization of the valuable capacities of the desert will be provided to the people of the province.