"I would like Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Ladakh when he plans his next tour to Jammu and Kashmir," Sayeed said after inaugurating the festival aimed at attracting tourists to Ladakh.
Describing River Sindh as fountainhead of one of the world's oldest civilisations, Sayeed asserted that Ladakh's identity as a great seat of Buddhist culture would be showcased before the world.
"Indus is not a river but a flowing civilization that makes us proud of our glorious and historic past," he said.
On his arrival at Leh Airport, the chief minister was received by Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Leh, Rigzen Spalbar.
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He was also given a rousing reception at Sindhu Ghat by a huge gathering of people on his first visit here after becoming the chief minister.
Describing cultural tourism as the backbone of Ladakh's economy, he said it provides avenues of employment and business opportunities for local population.
He said he favoured opening of more trading points in Ladakh, as has been done in the case of Sikkim.
"The biggest attraction though remains the great Buddhist culture living in its monasteries, which continue to mesmerise visitors from across the country and abroad," he added.