Goa, June 16, 2023

Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Tourism, Shri Shripad Naik, conducted a comprehensive review of the preparations for the fourth G20 Tourism Working Group meeting and Tourism Ministerial Meeting today. The Minister expressed his satisfaction with the arrangements made for these important gatherings. Also present at the review were Venkatesan Dhattareyan, Regional Director of the Western and Central region at IndiaTourism Mumbai Office, and Sanjit Rodrigues, the G20 Nodal officer for the Government of Goa. The Union Ministry of Tourism is organising the fourth G20 Tourism Working Group meeting and Tourism Ministerial Meeting from 19th to 22 June 2023 in Goa.

The Tourism Working Group meeting and Tourism Ministerial Meeting provide an excellent opportunity to showcase Goan traditions and cultures to the world. Shripad Naik highlighted the significance of each delegate serving as an ambassador for their respective countries. Tourism Ministers from 13 nations will be in attendance, and they will have the chance to experience the rich tourism offerings and vibrant Goan culture. As part of the itinerary, a special excursion to the Old Goa church and Mangueshi Temple has been arranged for the G20 delegates.

In conjunction with these events, the Union Ministry of Tourism has organized celebrations for the International Day of Yoga on June 21st at Durbar Hall, Rajbhavan. All the G20 Ministers and delegates will actively participate in this session, embracing the spirit of unity and well-being.

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