中印两国山水相连，文明源远流长，民间自古便有着绵长的文化缘分。同愿同行印度文化之旅今日启程，开启赴印度的民间文化参访之行。

今年5月，同愿同行负责人与印度驻华大使魏嘉盟先生当面沟通本次民间文化出行事宜。此前，这类跨尼泊尔的行程存在签证限制：签证仅可单次入境印度，自尼泊尔出境后便不能再次返印，而且签证材料的公证环节繁杂。在知悉我们民间文化交流的诉求后，魏嘉盟大使专门为此作出安排，在签证上添加特别备注，允许离开尼泊尔10天内重返印度，同时简化了签证所需公证材料，正是这次沟通促成了便利安排，让本次文化之行得以顺利成行。

出行当日，印度驻华使馆Devi秘书受魏嘉盟大使委托，专程赴机场为大家送行。现场氛围轻松融洽，Devi秘书和同仁们亲切交谈，细致了解大家本次参访的行程安排与出行相关需求，并祝愿全体同仁此行顺遂、收获满满。

大家在轻松愉快的交流中互致祝福，一同合影留念，定格下这一段民间友好相遇的温暖瞬间。

全体同仁由衷感谢印度驻华大使馆在签证事宜上给予的理解与支持。同仁们表示，将珍惜这次难得的民间交流机会，尊重当地风土人情，用心感受、真诚交流，传递民间友好的善意。

以文化为纽带，以真诚促相知。期待本次参访，能够增进两国民众之间的相互了解，拉近彼此距离，让这份民间友好的缘分持续生长。

同愿同行，想缘成就

Cultures Intertwined, Friendship Along the Way | CTYTX India Cultural Journey Sets Off Today

China and India are geographically connected by mountains and rivers, with time-honoured civilizations, and there has been a long-standing cultural bond between our peoples. The CTYTX India Cultural Journey sets off today, embarking on a folk cultural visit to India.

In May this year, the person in charge of CTYTX met with Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami, the Ambassador of India to China, to discuss this folk cultural trip. Previously, there were visa restrictions for itineraries involving Nepal: the visa only allowed a single entry into India, and re-entry was not permitted after exiting to Nepal. In addition, the notarisation procedures for visa documents were cumbersome. Upon learning of our request for folk cultural exchange, Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami made special arrangements by adding a special remark on the visa to allow re-entry into India within 10 days after departing Nepal, and simplified the required notarisation documents for the visa. Thanks to the arrangements reached through this communication, this cultural journey can be carried out smoothly.

On the day of departure, Secretary Devi from the Embassy of India in China, entrusted by Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami， came to the airport specially to see everyone off. The atmosphere was warm and cordial. Secretary Devi talked with the participants, learned about the itinerary and travel needs for this visit, and wished everyone a pleasant and fruitful journey.

Everyone exchanged best wishes in a cheerful conversation and took a group photo together to record this warm moment of people-to-people friendship.

All participants sincerely appreciate the understanding and support extended by the Embassy of India in China regarding visa matters. They stated that they will cherish this precious opportunity for folk exchange, respect local customs, observe and communicate sincerely, and convey goodwill between the two peoples.

Culture serves as a bond, and sincerity fosters mutual understanding. It is hoped that this visit will deepen mutual understanding between people of the two countries, bring them closer, and let this friendship continue to flourish.

CTYTX, Achieve with Benevolent Connections