Sri Lankan Media Visit to RGIA

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) led Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad has been chosen by the External Publicity and Public Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, as one of the national assets to be showcased to the Sri Lankan media under their outreach programme.  The airport turned a host to the 17  Journalists from Sri Lanka who landed at the airport on 21st September. As part of the Media Outreach Programme being conducted by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, a battery of high-profile media professionals have come to the city of pearl it witness its various signature institutions.

As the gateway to South and Central India, senior officials from Hyderabad Airport welcomed these media delegates with rose buds. Mr. SGK Kishore, CEO, GHIAL interacted with the media persons. He informed them about Hyderabad Airport and how it is contributing to the country's economy and nation building. During the conversation the media persons were informed about the various facets of Hyderabad Airport including automation and innovation. They were also briefed about RGIA being the first airport in India to implement the seamless e-boarding system and the concept of Airport City, which differentiates Hyderabad Airport from the other airports in India.

Commenting on this meeting, Mr. SGK Kishore, said, "We would like to thank the Ministry of External Affairs for choosing Hyderabad airport for showcasing to the esteemed media delegates from Sri Lanka under their outreach programme. GMR led Hyderabad International Airport has recently been connected with Sri Lanka, thanks to the commencement of operations by the SriLankan Airlines between Hyderabad and Colombo. This connection has thrown open the vast tourism opportunity between both the countries. Such media outreach programmes help the country to reach out to the wider audience and contribute in strengthening the bilateral relations between the countries leading to mutual growth. We are happy that we have been able to support the government's initiative. We look forward to such programmes in the future as well."

-Press note