Second batch of foreign envoys from EU and Gulf countries visit Jammu

The second batch of 25 foreign envoys from the European Union and Gulf countries yesterday visited Jammu and held a series of meetings to get first-hand information about the ground situation after the abrogation of Article 370.

The envoys held meeting with Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu. They also visited the High Court and met Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir, Justice Gita Mittal.

The envoys also held a meeting with the Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam and senior officers of J&K administration. The batch includes envoys from Germany, Canada, France, New Zealand,



Mexico, Italy, Afghanistan, Austria, Uzbekistan, Poland, as well as envoys of the European Union.

The envoys visited Srinagar on Wednesday and met Kashmiri traders, businesswomen and entrepreneurs and discussed various issues related to trade and tourism.

The delegation also met civil society members, sportspersons and many youths besides having a detailed meeting with media persons including editors of several local newspapers. They also met a delegation of politicians. Senior army officers briefed them about the present security scenario.