Union Tourism Minister Shri Subodh Kant Sahai has called for strengthening cooperation in tourism sector between india and china. He said this while the Governor of Xinjiang province of China Mr.Nur Bekri called on him in New Delhi today.

The Minister said both the countries have tremendous scope to develop Tourism infrastructure with mutual help. Recalling the age old historic and cultural ties between both the nations Shri Sahai said both Indians and Chinese had been great travelers and it would be appropriate if we strengthen our ties by promoting bilateral tourism. He said India has taken a major plan to develop Buddhist and Sufi circuits which may be of keen interest to Chinese tourists.

The Chinese leader expressed the hope that more and more tourists from both the sides will visit each other’s country. Mr. Bekri said both the countries have potential to strengthen bilateral ties by promoting tourism. He stressed the need for direct flights between Xinjiang and India. 

Mr.Bekri extended an invitation to Shri Sahai to visit Xinjiang province of China.