Kohima, Dec. 2: On his maiden visit to Nagaland, the US Ambassador (to India) Richard R Verma arrived at Kohima on December 1, which is Nagaland’s 53rd Statehood Day. This visit was part of Verma’s familiarization tour through India’s northeast from November 29 to December 3. During this trip, Verma underscored several key aspects of the strong US-India partnership.
Verma attended the Hornbill Festival in Kisama Village to understand and celebrate Naga traditions and the state’s unique culture. He also enjoyed walking through the Hornbill Night Carnival from Y Junction to Razhu Point where he remarked that he has have heard so much about Nagaland’s tribal way of life and customs, its clean environment, and natural beauty.
He said that after his visit he has seen Nagaland’s immense potential as a tourism destination and opportunities for U.S. partnership.
On December 2, Verma toured the Kohima War cemetery and paid tribute to the brave soldiers of India and the allied forces who fought together during World War II. While at Kohima, Verma also made a courtesy call on chief minister TR Zeliang and met with government of Nagaland officials and civil society leaders.
