A pivotal moment for UP tourism unfolded in Agra as Minister Yogendra Upadhyay, on behalf of CM Yogi Adityanath, extended a stately welcome to Croatia’s Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. This high-level interaction vividly demonstrated the province’s cultural depth and international appeal.
Flanked by Chief Secretary SP Goyal, Upadhyay honored the guest with flowers before leading a poignant tour of the Taj Mahal. He elaborated on its romantic backstory, engineering feats, and magnetic pull on travelers from every corner of the globe.
The minister underscored UP’s stature in history, multiculturalism, and tourism innovation. Conversations at Agra Fort delved into government schemes for monument upkeep, infrastructure expansion, and attracting foreign footfall.
‘We’re transforming heritage into economic engines through relentless infrastructure investments,’ Upadhyay declared. He extolled the region’s crafts, customs, and hospitality traditions, positioning these visits as gateways to enhanced trade and tourism partnerships. The program ended on a note of mutual respect with an official goodbye from UP authorities.