In a bid to have a cultural and Tourism exchange programme with Meghalaya, Diplomats from four African countries to India are on a three-day tour to Shillong to experience the beauty of the place. This initiative is expected to bring in more tourism to this hill state.
High Commission of Kenya to India Ambassador Willy K Bett told News 18, “…We would want to see if there are any linkages between the various countries in Africa and this state, especially the cultural exchange, we want to see how collaboration in Terms of Agriculture can happen between this part of India and various countries in Africa. “
Mesmerized by the greenery of Shillong, the High Commission of Kenya said, “This is a wonderful place. It is an experience of its kind and we have never seen such kind of hilly, beautiful environment, and as we begin the tour of this place we already started feeling the warmth of the people.”
The High commissioners of African countries like Zambia, Kenya, Malawi and Tanzania are on a three-day visit to Meghalaya. The tour was sponsored by Flybig Airlines.
George C Mkondiwa, High commissioner of Malawi informed that the diplomatic delegation is likely to meet the state Government.
Asked if there will be any proposal for the state Government, the High commissioner of Malawi said, “I think that will be done after we have seen and had an exchange like this then we will know what is the priority aspect for Shillong and any other proposal, you don’t make a proposal before you see the environment. Hopefully, we will meet the state Government.”
Asked if the visit linked to tourism he said, “our visit is linked to everything as an ambassador and High Commission of Malawi in India we represent aspects of life so after seeing the beauty of Shillong and the areas, we will certainly tell our Nationals about the state if they come to India they should not end up with Delhi or Mumbai, they should come to Shillong and enjoy the beauty. “
Judith K K Kan’goma Kapijimpanga, Zambia High Commissioner expressed her excitement of visiting Shillong.
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“ So I believe it will be nice to start networking with the entities to have cultural and tourism exchanges, “ the high commissioner added.
Sharing the same thought, Tanzanian High Commissioner to India said, “There is a possibility that we may have to ask Flybig to tie up with Tanzania so that the tourist from Tanzania can visit Shillong via Mumbai or Delhi.”
Meanwhile, talking to media, Flybig CMD Sanjay Mandavia said this will help to boost up tourism in Meghalaya.
“The African countries’ diplomats to be here and visit this part of India , the intention is they will convey the message and more tourism will come to this part of India,” he added.
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