She said this after meeting Odisha's Tourism and Culture minister Ashok Chandra Panda here.
The visiting dignitary had a discussion with the state government on bilateral cooperation between Odisha and Cupertino in the field of tourism and culture.
It was decided in the meeting that American students will be included in cultural exchange programme.
In addition, the Cupertino city will help to bring more foreign tourists to cultural events like Konark Dance Festival and Rajarani Music Festival that are organised in the state.