Advisor to Chief Minister & Chairman, Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland, Abu Metha paid a visit to the American Center, US Consulate General Kolkata, West Bengal on Friday, where he met with Director Adrian Pratt; Head of Communication and Media, Sameek Ghosh and Aishwarya Mondal, English Language and Education Program Manager. He also interacted with other officials from various departments including education, exchanges and entrepreneurship.

DIPR informed that in the meeting, Metha informed the US Government officials on the various initiatives that are being undertaken in Nagaland and highlighted the possibilities for partnerships and collaborations. Some of the areas of possibilities that were discussed included education, opportunities for underprivileged children, programmes in various sectors including sports, culture, music, arts, etc.

Further, Metha conveyed greetings and appreciation to the US Government for the various programs that are held in and organised in Nagaland and the North East by the American Center. He expressed confidence that deliberations will result in positive initiatives that will strengthen bilateral ties and increase people to people contact which will result in mutual gain and benefit.

Chairman, Task Force for Music and Arts, Theja Meru, who accompanied Metha, highlighted the mandate and initiatives under TaFMA and discussion were held on future partnerships in the fields of music, arts and culture.

Both Abu Metha and Theja Meru are both alumni of the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).