The Consul General of the American Consulate in Kolkata Melinda Pavek on Wednesday met Tripura Chief Minister Prof Dr Manik Saha in a courtesy call at the Chief Minister’s office, Civil Secretariat.

The Chief Minister discussed various issues related to Tripura’s communication, education, health, culture, tourism, agriculture and agriculture related sectors, industrial potential etc. with the Consul General.

The Chief Minister said that the Queen variety pineapples of Tripura are very tasty and famous.

During the discussion, he mentioned the export of various agricultural products including pineapple of Queen variety from the state to foreign countries.

He said that there is great potential in the development of the tourism industry in Tripura.

The Chief Minister informed the Consul General about various tourist spots of Tripura including Dumboor, Narikelkunj.

The Chief Minister highlighted that the Maitri Bridge has been constructed on the Feni River at Sabroom to improve the communication system of Tripura.