The G20 Tourism Working Group’s third meeting that was held in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, concluded on May 24. This meeting marks the first major international event organized in the region after the abrogation of the special status of Jammu & Kashmir in 2019. 53 representatives of different countries participated in the three-day meeting.
While addressing the 3rd Tourism Working Group meeting on the 2nd day, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Manoj Sinha said, “Kashmir is no longer the land of hartals and stone-pelters, indicating normalcy in the Valley.” Criticizing Pakistan, he said that, “the administration has been successful in crushing cross-border terrorism. The Union Territory is witnessing a new era which has opened immense possibilities of growth, peace, and development.”
Lieutenant Governor said, “Holding the 3rd Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar for G20 countries shows that Jammu & Kashmir can host international events. We are capable of hosting any international event.”
