Gangtok:15th Nov: A 23-member delegation from the Rotary Club of Gaindakot, Nepal, arrived in Sikkim today as part of its “Friendship Visit to Sikkim-2083” (Maitri Yatra), scheduled from November 16 to 18, 2026. The delegation was warmly welcomed in Sikkim in the presence of Phurba Tshering Bhutia, Chairperson of the Sikkim Land Use and Environment Board, SUTO President Ganesh Shivakoty, Hari Dhungel of the Nepali Sahitya Parishad, Sikkim, and Ram Hari Shrestha, President of the Rotary Club. Speaking to the media, SUTO President Ganesh Shivakoty said that the visit would provide an important opportunity to strengthen friendship and promote cultural exchange between Sikkim and Nepal. He added that the interaction would not be limited to cultural activities but would also encourage the sharing of literature, traditions and ideas while helping promote tourism in the region. He further expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang for taking such an initiative to encourage friendship, cooperation and closer relations between the two regions. The visit is expected to strengthen people-to-people connections and create opportunities for future collaboration in culture, literature and tourism.
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