By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, April 7: A high-level Meghalaya delegation led by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma will soon visit Japan at the invitation of the Government of Japan, with the aim of strengthening bilateral ties in key sectors such as arts and culture, tourism, agriculture, textiles, and government-to-government exchange.
Sharing details of the upcoming visit, Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh said, “This programme is at the instance and invitation of the Government of Japan, and the delegation will be led by the Chief Minister. Discussions with various stakeholders will take place.”
The visit is seen as a strategic step to deepen Meghalaya’s international engagement and learn from Japan’s success in multiple sectors. “Our major points of focus will be arts and culture, tourism, agriculture, textiles, and also the exchange of visits by different ministries of Japan to Meghalaya and vice versa,” Lyngdoh added.
Highlighting the broader vision behind the visit, he said, “The idea is to further push forward the interaction between Meghalaya and Japan, and also to draw inspiration from a country that has done so well and survived through its sheer power of overcoming challenges throughout the ages.”
The delegation aims to explore collaborative opportunities, attract investments, and foster cultural exchange, paving the way for long-term cooperation between Meghalaya and Japan.