Swiss Envoy Says Kashmir’s Stunning Mountains Feel Familiar to a Swiss Visitor | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Swiss Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Maya Tissafi has described Kashmir’s breathtaking mountain landscape as “wonderfully familiar to a Swiss” during her visit to the Valley.

In a post on X, the envoy said she held productive discussions in Srinagar with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and former minister Sajad Lone on the region’s development priorities and future opportunities.

The breathtaking mountains of #Kashmir feel wonderfully familiar to a Swiss. 🏔️

In #Srinagar, I had insightful discussions with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and former Minister @sajadlone on the region’s development priorities and future opportunities.

Swiss expertise is already… pic.twitter.com/ZFMZlM7wgN

— Maya Tissafi (@SwissAmbIND) May 27, 2026

She noted that Swiss expertise is already contributing to Kashmir’s development through infrastructure projects, hydropower technology, innovation in high-altitude climate studies, and dairy farming.

The ambassador said the discussions also explored prospects for future collaboration in vocational training, hospitality, food processing and tourism.

She added that her visit also offered a memorable introduction to the spirit of Kashmir, including a visit to the picturesque Nishat Garden.