Russian Ambassador in India Nikolay R. Kudasheva on Monday called on Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here in which the CM said that Himachal Pradesh and Russia could collaborate in sectors such as agriculture, horticulture, food processing, eco tourism etc.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that Russia and Himachal Pradesh have several similarities, both topographically as well as culturally.
The Roerich Art Gallery established at Naggar in Kullu district by great Roerich was testimony to the fact of Indo-Russian friendship. He said that the Russia and Himachal Pradesh could cooperate in various fields such as tourism, agriculture and disaster management etc.
Apprising the Russian Ambassador regarding the proposed Global Investment Meet being held at Dharamshala in November this year, Thakur said the main aim of this meet was to showcase the immense investment potential of the state and harness it with the participation of the interested entrepreneurs. He also invited Russia to participate in this mega event.
Thakur said that there was also great scope for culture exchange between Russia and Himachal Pradesh. The state government was committed to ensure development of the Roerich Gallery to make it the major tourist destination. He also stressed for better cultural ties between Russian and Himachal Pradesh.
The Chief Minister said that the photo exhibition regarding 30 world heritage sites of Russia would be exhibited in Gaiety Theatre, Shimla and some other prominent places for week or so to acquaint the people regarding rich cultural repository of Russia.
Nikolay R. Kudasheva said that Russia was keen to cooperate with Himachal in cultural exchange, tourism and adventure sports. Russia would also ensure its active participation in the Global Investors Meet. He invited Chief Minister to be part of Roerich celebrations at Roerich Art Gallery, Naggar during the month of October this year.