New Delhi, Mar 5 (UNI) Fiji Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Ratu Epeli Nailatikau called on Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni here today and discussed measures to promote and strengthen tourism and cultural ties between the two countries.

During their 40-minute meeting, the two leaders exchanged relevant information and statistics with regard to tourist arrivals, targets, projection and infrastructure facilities.

Pilgrimage and Bollywood are other attractions which are being marketed and promoted in Fiji, having 43.6 per cent population of Indian origin.

The market of Fiji falls under the jurisdiction of 'India Tourism Sydney'. It is responsible for promoting India as a tourist destination in Fiji.

India Tourism Office started promotional activities after the improvement of political and economic situation in Fiji by launching a 'Discover Your Roots' programme.

An agreement on tourism cooperation was signed between the two countries during the visit of the Prime Minster of Fiji to India in October 2005.

Ms Soni briefed the visiting dignitary about the electoral reforms in India and the proposed Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament.

A total of 2,351 tourists arrived in India from Fiji in 2005.

UNI