INDIA & MEXICO TOURISM COOPERATION

New Delhi: A five-member delegation led by Minister for Tourism, Mexico, Mrs. Gloria Guevara called on Minister for Tourism and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Kumari Selja here. During their 40-minute meeting, both sides agreed to promote cooperation in tourism sector between the two countries. Welcoming the visiting dignitary, Kumari Selja said that India deeply admire the uniqueness of Mexican culture and heritage which has been preserved and conserved over the years. She said, the diplomatic relations between the two countries should be strengthened by exchange of ideas for tourism development and promotion, exchange of visits by travel and tour operators, travel media, opinion makers, holding road shows and food festivals in each others country. She said, two countries should exchange best practices in the tourism and hospitality education for Human Resource Development. Two countries may encourage student exchange programmes. Kumari Selja said, Indian Council of Cultural Relations proposes to open an Indian Cultural Centre in Mexico City and it will be an excellent platform for promoting Indian culture, cuisine and arts in Mexico. She said, a festival of India in Mexico is also being proposed for next year where Ministry of Tourism will focus among other things to promote Yoga and Wellness Tourism. For information on various tours to India visit www.exotiqueindia.com