Nepal's Ambassador Promotes Tourism During Gujarat Visit

Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Prasad Sharma, visited Gujarat to enhance tourism ties and met with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. An official statement confirmed the meeting. According to the Gujarat Chief Minister's office, the ambassador praised the world-class tourist destinations developed in Gujarat under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They engaged in extensive discussions about collaboration in tourism, information technology, water energy, manufacturing, and education sectors.

The Chief Minister highlighted that Gujarat has emerged as a manufacturing hub under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, positioning itself to lead in emerging sectors such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence. He further noted that attractions like the Statue of Unity, the White Desert, and spiritual sites such as Somnath, Dwarka, and Ambaji have made Gujarat a significant draw for tourists worldwide.

During the meeting, key officials were present, including the Chief Minister's Principal Secretary Sanjeev Kumar, Principal Secretary of the Industry Department Mamta Verma, and Industry Commissioner P. Swaroop, along with members of the Nepalese delegation. Meanwhile, Ambassador Sharma, along with his team, inspected the international motor bridge being constructed at the India-Nepal border in the Dharchula area of Uttarakhand on Friday. Speaking to the media, he mentioned that the bridge is nearly complete, with road construction ongoing, expected to finish by the end of December.