Brit High Commissioner seeks to be advocate for Arunachal

British High Commissioner Sir James Bevan has assured the state government to be a bridge between Arunachal Pradesh and Britain in developing the land-locked state.
"Now that I have visited this beautiful state and had heart-to-heart talks with you, I will become the advocate of Arunachal Pradesh for Britain," Bevan said to Chief Minister Nabam Tuki during an informal meeting here yesterday.
Lauding the natural richness of the state with highest forest cover in the country, the High Commissioner offered cooperation and assistance in the development of the state, an official statement said here today.
He sought to know the priorities of the state and scopes for cooperation for the progress of Arunachal.

Tuki explained to him the recent policies adopted by the state government especially focusing on agri-horticulture, tourism, sports, hydro-power and health sectors.
"We are stressing on the huge potential in our youths, who can change the future of Arunachal with their participation in development of these sectors," he said.

On his visit to the State Museum here, Bevan expressed surprise over the peaceful co-existence of so many tribes with different culture and traditions.
"Yours is a world in one state," he said and urged the chief minister to keep it the same.
He promised to keep in touch with the state and explore avenues to cooperate in sectors desired by the state government, the statement said.

He also assured Tuki to visit the state again.
Accompanied by Governor Gen J J Singh, Bevan visited the Bamboo Processing Centre at Poma, near Itanagar.
He lauded the effort of Raj Bhawan towards financial empowerment of rural community.
The High Commissioner and his wife are on a six-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh.