Haryana, Pak tourism ministers for boosting cultural ties

Chandigarh, Mar 10 (UNI) Haryana Tourism Minister Kiran Choudhry met Pakistan Tourism Minister Nilofar Bakhtiar at Berlin and called for strenthening bilateral cultural ties, official sources said here today.

The meeting between the two leaders followed Ms Nilofar Bakhtiar's visit at the Haryana Tourism pavilion at the ongoing International Tourism Bourse (ITB) at Berlin yesterday.

Ms Choudhry had detailed discussion with Ms Bakhtiar on areas of mutual interest in tourism.

Ms Choudhry also extended an invitation to Pak Tourism Minister to visit Haryana for discussion over the matters of common interest.

The two leaders felt that the cultrual and trade relations could pave the way for having more friendly ties between the two counrties.

Ms Bakhtiar showed keen interest in Surajkund Crafts Mela and the Heritage Festival at Pinjore and expressed her desire to promote the arts and crafts of Pakistan in India through these fairs.

UNI