In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a 36-member delegation from the Gulf countries has arrived in Srinagar to strengthen ties and look at the investment opportunities in the region.
The group visited Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district yesterday and had a local sight-seeing of tourist destinations there.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also hosted a dinner for the entrepreneurs and CEOs from Gulf countries who are on a four-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. He has expressed his commitment to make Jammu and Kashmir the most preferred investment destination in the country.
As part of the four-day programme, LG Sinha along with the Principal Secretary Industries and Commerce and other government officials will be showcasing investment opportunities with a focus on entrepreneurship, tourism, and the hospitality sector. The delegation will also meet the top officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government and the visit signifies the successful socio-economic transformation of Kashmir under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Emirati investors are keen to capitalize on the enormous investment potential of Jammu and Kashmir and the visit will further boost the confidence of the global investor community. (IANS)
