India, Malaysia to boost tourism

New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI) India and Malaysia Monday
agreed to further strengthen travel between the two countries
and explore mutual avenues for promotion of tourism products
and investments in the hospitality sector.

"We need to promote investment in both the countries.
Malaysia has done very well in the service industry and India
is emerging fast in the sector. We hope to gain from each
other's experience," India Tourism Minister Kumari Selja said.

She was talking to reporters here after meeting her
Malaysian counterpart Ng Yen Yen.

Selja said both the countries can explore opportunities
like investing in convention centers and hotels.

The Malaysian Tourism Minister invited Selja to visit
that country and attract tourists to India, especially during
the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Yen during her stay in the country will also visit
Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai.

India plans to sign an MoU with Malaysia for promotion of
tourism industries in both countries. PTI SGI
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