More than 400 years after saint Francis Xavier spread Christianity in Goa after sailing from present day Spain, the Goa Tourism is keen to promote tourism with Madrid. Times of India reported that tourism officials had spoken of initiating ties with the Spanish state of Navarra, the birthplace of the saint, in a bid to promote cross-regional tourism. “The Spanish counterparts have also shown keen interest in Goa due to its emotional ties with the state,” Swapnil Naik, Goa’s tourism director, was reported saying.Situated in the northern tip of Spain, Navarra is a popular pilgrimage destination in Europe. The report said a delegation of Goa tourism officials would travel to the Spanish region to meet Navarra’s tourism officials and industry leaders in an attempt to promote Goa. “We are keen on developing a Goa-Navarra circuit. A large number of people travel to Goa and Navarra every year on pilgrimages. We are keen on building a stronger relationship with the region,” Naik was quoted saying.The basilica of Bom Jesus located in Old Goa in India, holds the mortal remains of saint Xavier. He is revered by millions in India and Spain.
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