Kohima, February 28: Abu Metha, Adviser to the Chief Minister of Nagaland, met with senior officials of the British Council to discuss ongoing and future collaborations.
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| Abu Metha meets British Council representatives during discussions on strengthening UK–India collaboration and partnership for the Hornbill Festival. (Image: X@abumetha) |
The meeting was held with Ms. Hema Singh Rance, Director Arts, and Dr. Debanjan Chakrabarti, Director East & Northeast India. During the interaction, Metha expressed appreciation for the British Council’s continued partnership with Nagaland across various sectors.
He highlighted the British Council’s role as the International Institutional Partner for the iconic Hornbill Festival, noting that the collaboration has strengthened UK–India ties, enhanced people-to-people connections, and promoted cultural exchange.
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Discussions also focused on exploring new avenues of partnership, particularly in the context of the evolving India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Free Trade Agreement. Both sides expressed optimism about expanding cooperation in arts, culture, and other strategic areas.
Officials described the meeting as a step forward in reinforcing international collaboration and fostering deeper engagement between Nagaland and global partners.
