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Minister Pandey Advocates for BIMSTEC Tourism Development in a High-Level Meeting

Minister Pandey Advocates for BIMSTEC Tourism Development in a High-Level Meeting

The Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, held a significant meeting with BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Secretary-General Indra Mani Pandey at the Ministry of Tourism on Wednesday. The discussions centered around bolstering regional tourism and enhancing cooperation among BIMSTEC member states.

During the meeting, Minister Pandey emphasized the importance of visa facilitation among BIMSTEC countries to encourage cross-border travel. He highlighted the need for the development of tourism infrastructure in religious, cultural, and tourist circuits across the region.

Minister Pandey also urged the expansion of the BIMSTEC Tourism Fund and its effective implementation to promote collaborative initiatives. Stressing Nepal’s commitment to vibrant tourism, he called for greater engagement among tourism boards of BIMSTEC member nations to enhance Nepal’s international aviation sector and overall tourism prospects.

He pointed out the inactive state of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Secretariat and called for a more dynamic and effective BIMSTEC Secretariat to fill the void left by SAARC’s dormancy. Minister Pandey expressed optimism that bilateral and ministerial-level interactions would strengthen ties among member nations.

BIMSTEC Secretary-General Indra Mani Pandey reiterated the organization’s commitment to regional connectivity as a key agenda. He assured continued support for the development of Nepal’s tourism sector and promised to prioritize the country’s tourism potential during the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit.

The meeting underscored the shared vision of enhancing regional connectivity and fostering tourism-led economic growth, offering hope for a collaborative future in the Bay of Bengal region.

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