Minister Shekhawat meets Greek counterpart, discusses tourism and cultural ties

• Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat met Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni in New Delhi to discuss strengthening cooperation in tourism and cultural exchanges.
• Shekhawat also inaugurated the 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav, an annual theatre festival by the National School of Drama (NSD) in Delhi.
• Brazilian theatre production 'Passado Presente Zenturo' will make its international debut at the Bharat Rang Mahotsav and Russia's GITIS FEST in 2026.
• The production, based on works by Grace Passo and Anton Chekhov, will be showcased in Bengaluru on February 5 and New Delhi on February 7.
• Directed by Andre Haidamus, 'Passado Presente Zenturo' highlights Brazilian student theatre and promotes international cultural exchange.

Why It Matters: India and Greece aim to boost tourism and cultural ties, while India hosts a major international theatre festival.