Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to India, Maya Tissafi, on Friday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss areas of mutual interest and cooperation. The meeting explored opportunities for the exchange of best practices in sustainable tourism, hospitality, vocational education and training, horticulture, dairying, and eco-friendly food processing.
During the interaction, the Chief Minister emphasised the importance of adopting best practices in these sectors to further strengthen Jammu and Kashmir’s socio-economic development and ensure long-term prosperity for its people.
Abdullah highlighted the government’s vision of integrating innovative and sustainable approaches into regional planning and human development frameworks aimed at creating employment opportunities, enhancing productivity, and improving the overall quality of life.
Ambassador Tissafi, who is on a visit to Kashmir, appreciated the natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and immense economic potential of the Union Territory. She expressed interest in exploring avenues for greater collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Both sides reaffirmed the importance of cooperation in promoting sustainable development and inclusive growth.
