Terming the golf meet as a good beginning, Gogoi said the event has not only brought golf tourism to the fore but also showcased Assam's rich cultural heritage, tea and wildlife splendours before the visiting dignitaries.
The event would foster camaraderie and bonhomie among the participants and thus help in promoting peace and harmony, said Gogoi who is also a keen golfer.
"I hope the distinguished dignitaries from different countries will become ambassadors of Assam. And I extend an invitation to everyone to come to Assam once more," he said.
The Chief Minister said Jorhat was selected as the venue of the meet as it offers many delights to the tourists.
"Jorhat is famous for tea, wildlife and cultural tourism. Majuli is the world's largest riverine island and the seat of Vaishnavism. Sivasagar, not far off from Jorhat, was the capital of the Ahoms (kingdom) dotted with historical monuments," he said.
Gogoi said thrust was given on developing tourism related to golf, wildlife, tea, adventure, rural and culture to solve unemployment problem.
Gogoi thanked eminent journalist M J Akbar for giving birth to the idea of holding a diplomatic golf meet in Assam.
Speaking on behalf of the dignitaries, Ambassador of Zimbabwe in India, Jonathan Wutawunashe, said, "It has been a wonderful experience for everyone to come to this beautiful place and to enjoy the pleasant weather under a clear blue sky amidst tea gardens".
The dignitaries played friendly matches with members of the Assam Golf Association.