The second edition of the Joint Task Force meeting on development of connectivity between Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Aceh Province, Indonesia took place in Port Blair today. During the meeting, the Heads of the delegation took stock of the progress made and the challenges faced in developing connectivity, since the first Joint Task Force meeting in 2019.<br />'' <br />'' External Affairs Ministry said, the two sides also discussed ways to further promote trade, tourism and people to people contacts between the two regions.<br />'' <br />'' To improve trade and investment, they agreed to enhance opportunities for interaction between business chambers and potential investors on both sides.<br />''  <br />'' They also agreed to encourage sail tourism, cruise ship visits, and interaction between tour operators.<br />'' <br />'' The Joint Task Force also discussed ways to enhance academic cooperation and cultural linkages between Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Aceh Province.<br />'' <br />''The Indian delegation was led by Vishvas Sapkal, Joint Secretary (South) in the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indonesian delegation was led by Jatmiko H Prasetyo, Director for South and Central Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.