Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 1: Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board Dr Darakhshan Andrabi today hosted Barry O’Farrell AO (High Commissioner of Australia) along with other members of the Consulate including Jack Taylor (Second Secretary Political) and Vandana Seth (Senior Research Officer, Political) for a brief interaction and deliberations upon the progress and achievements of J&K Waqf Board.
The visiting team was highly appreciative of the reformative agenda of the Board and expressed the desire to explore possibilities for becoming a part of the developmental initiatives of the Board to boost Spiritual Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.
The emerging scenario in the Valley, particularly after the abrogation of Article 370 was also discussed at length. Dr Andrabi appraised the delegation about how the return of normalcy in the region after decades of terrorism and bloodshed is being wholeheartedly welcomed by the people and how the developmental agenda of the Central Government is bringing positive changes in the lives of the common masses here.
Discussions also revolved around the upcoming GT20 Summit and excitement of the people of the Valley in anticipation of the Summit and the preparations being made. The High Commissioner was also of the view that the Summit would immensely help bring the Valley on the International tourist map and boost the economy of the region.
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