Kashmir Impulse Desk

Srinagar, May 29

The Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to India, Maya Tissafi, met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar on Friday to discuss areas of mutual interest and cooperation, officials said.

During the meeting, the two sides explored opportunities for collaboration and exchange of best practices in sustainable tourism, hospitality, vocational education and training, horticulture, dairying, and eco-friendly food processing.

Abdullah highlighted the importance of adopting global best practices in these sectors to strengthen Jammu and Kashmir’s socio-economic development and support long-term prosperity for its people.

He said the government was focused on integrating innovative and sustainable approaches into regional planning and human development frameworks aimed at generating employment, improving productivity, and enhancing quality of life.

Tissafi, who is on a visit to Kashmir, appreciated the region’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and economic potential, and expressed interest in expanding cooperation and knowledge sharing.

Both sides reaffirmed the importance of partnership in promoting sustainable development and inclusive growth in Jammu and Kashmir.