India and Mexico to Promote Bilateral Tourism Cooperation

Minister for Tourism and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Kumari Selja here today. 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.

Smt. Gloria Guevara agreeing to strengthen the bilateral cooperation in tourism sector between the two countries lauded the success of INCREDIBLE INDIA CAMPAIGN and overseas marketing. She praised the manner in which the government and the private sector efforts are being synergised in India to promote tourism sector. She also appreciated the quick recovery of tourism sector in India after the recent global economic slowdown. She suggested to renew the Agreement on Tourism Cooperation Between India and Mexico signed in 1996. Smt. Guevara invited Minister for Tourism, Kumari Selja to attend International Fair on Cultural Tourism in Mexico in November 2010.

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