G20 India delegates witnessed rich tapestry of diverse cultures and traditions of Manipur as the state's rich art, culture and traditions were showcased to the world during the Business 20 (B20) sessions held in the state, a first in Northeast India.
The delegates are awestruck by the breathtaking beauty of the state. They also expressed that the hospitality of the people is rare in the world.
"With its colorful festivals and warm hospitality, #Manipur is a state that embraces visitors with open arms and a generous spirit #G20India #B20India delegates witnessed its rich tapestry of diverse cultures and traditions," the Twitter handle of G20 India tweeted.
A woman delegate from Russia said that she had never known that India has a beautiful state which has an extraordinary culture and tradition that is totally different from other states in the country.
Earlier, the Twitter handle of G20 India had mentioned that the serene beauty of Manipur, which is nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, would leave every B20 India delegate spellbound.
Overwhelmed by the response of the delegates, Chief Minister N Biren thanked the delegates "for showering their love and affection to the people" during their visit to Manipur. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing the opportunity to showcase Manipur’s rich art, culture and traditions to the world.
The B20 is a group that represents the private sector within the G20 forum. It was formed to provide a platform for the business community to engage with the G20 and to offer recommendations on policies that can support global economic growth and development.
The three-day B20 conference of the G20 dialogue forum for the global business community in Northeast states, which was held in Imphal for the first time, concluded on February 19.
Over 50 delegates from 23 countries and 150 domestic industry leaders attended the three-day B20 meetings and deliberated on opportunities for multilateral business partnership, ICT, tourism, healthcare and handlooms.
On the concluding day, the B20 delegates visited Khwairamband Ima Keithel and Kangla Fort on the concluding day on Sunday. Delegates praised the women of Ima Keithel, calling it a symbol of women empowerment in India.
“I will tell the world that there is a beautiful market run by women that sells authentic handicrafts, clothes and others,” a foreign delegate from New York said.
She said she will bring her relatives and family to show the beauty of Manipur, particularly the Khwairamband Keithel.
Delegates from the European Union told the media that a concrete project has to be looked at. It is all about the trajectory the state takes, they said, adding that they look forward to it as stability and security has been made.
The North-eastern states, including Manipur, are seen as the gateway to South East Asia. Also, India is to implement its Act East Policy through these states.
After the India-Myanmar Asian Highway construction completes, it will only take 16-18 hours to cover the distance between Bangkok and Manipur.
Also, there are plans to operate cargo flights between the Manipur capital Imphal and Mandalay, Myanmar.
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