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Jaishankar Leads Global Diplomatic Delegation on Assam Visit
The Statesman Siliguri|February 25, 2025
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, accompanied by High Commissioners and Ambassadors from 45 nations, commenced a high-profile visit to Assam with an elephant safari at the UNESCO-listed Kaziranga National Park.
- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

The delegation landed at Jorhat Airport on Monday, setting the stage for a series of engagements aimed at showcasing Assam's cultural heritage and economic potential.

The diplomats will witness Jhumoir Binondini, a grand cultural extravaganza at Guwahati's Sarusajai Stadium, which will highlight the state's rich Jhumur dance tradition—a folk performance deeply rooted in Assam's tea garden communities.

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