Nagaland: Peru Proposes Partnership at Hornbill Festival Roundtable

Ambassador of Peru to India, Javier Manuel Paulinich Velarde, extended a hand of partnership to the Naga people during a Hornbill Festival roundtable discussion on Monday. Representatives from partner countries and states attended the event at the Kisama bamboo hall in Nagaland.

Underscoring shared cultural and traditional connections, Ambassador Velarde urged for continued celebration of indigenous wisdom and collaboration in areas of mutual interest between Peru and the Nagas.

Abu Metha, the Chairman of IDAN and advisor to the Nagaland Chief Minister, chaired the program. He highlighted the roundtable’s role in fostering partnerships and building networks.

Metha encouraged participants to explore Nagaland’s economic potential while acknowledging the cultural significance of the Hornbill Festival. He expressed appreciation for Sikkim’s support, citing their sizable delegation.

An Invest India representative praised the Nagaland government for transforming the Hornbill Festival into a platform for business discussions and collaboration, expanding beyond its festive roots.

Secretary of DIPR Sikkim, Annapurna Alley, discussed the shared challenges and advantages faced by both states due to their mountainous terrain, underlining opportunities in the tourism sector.

The meeting concluded with the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)—one between the Nagaland higher education department and Salesforce.com India Pvt. Ltd, and another between IDAN and Omsheel Foods.

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