The third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting began in Srinagar, India on Monday, May 22, 2023. The two-day event is being held at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre and is being attended by 60 delegates from G20 member countries.
The meeting is being held under tight security, with the Indian government deploying thousands of security personnel in Srinagar. The security measures have been put in place in view of the threat of terrorism in the Kashmir region.
The meeting is being chaired by India’s G20 chief coordinator, Harshvardhan Shringla. In his opening remarks, Shringla said that the meeting is an opportunity to showcase Kashmir’s tourism potential to the world.
“This is the first time that a G20 meeting is being held in Kashmir,” Shringla said. “This is a significant opportunity for us to showcase the beauty and potential of Kashmir to the world.”
The meeting is expected to discuss a number of issues related to tourism, including the promotion of sustainable tourism, the development of tourism infrastructure, and the marketing of Kashmir as a tourist destination.
The meeting is also expected to discuss the impact of terrorism on tourism in Kashmir. Shringla said that the Indian government is committed to ensuring the safety of tourists in Kashmir.
“We are committed to ensuring the safety of tourists in Kashmir,” Shringla said. “We have taken all necessary measures to ensure that tourists can visit Kashmir without any fear.”
The G20 Tourism Working Group meeting is being held at a time when Kashmir is facing a number of challenges, including terrorism and political instability. However, the Indian government is hopeful that the meeting will help to promote Kashmir as a tourist destination and boost the local economy.
Here are some additional details about the meeting:
- The meeting is being attended by delegates from 60 G20 member countries.
- The meeting is being held under tight security, with the Indian government deploying thousands of security personnel in Srinagar.
- The meeting is being chaired by India’s G20 chief coordinator, Harshvardhan Shringla.
- The meeting is expected to discuss a number of issues related to tourism, including the promotion of sustainable tourism, the development of tourism infrastructure, and the marketing of Kashmir as a tourist destination.
- The meeting is also expected to discuss the impact of terrorism on tourism in Kashmir.
- The Indian government is committed to ensuring the safety of tourists in Kashmir.
- The G20 Tourism Working Group meeting is being held at a time when Kashmir is facing a number of challenges, including terrorism and political instability. However, the Indian government is hopeful that the meeting will help to promote Kashmir as a tourist destination and boost the local economy.
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