Guwahati, December 17: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma today discussed fortifying historical ties with Bhutan and advancing collaborative efforts for mutual growth.
Dr. Sarma, who is on a four-day official visit to Bhutan, met with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the meeting highlighted fostering Bhutan’s development, enhancing the welfare of its people, and promoting broader regional economic development.
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has reaffirmed Assam’s unwavering commitment to enhancing trade infrastructure along the Assam-Bhutan border. He emphasized the need for additional trade routes to support Bhutanese traders and spotlighted Assam’s efforts under the Asom Mala initiative to bolster road connectivity, particularly between Kokrajhar and Gelephu.
In a separate meeting with Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Togbay, Dr. Sarma delved into matters of mutual interest, exploring avenues to strengthen trade partnerships. He underscored the historical connectivity between Assam and Bhutan, noting the existence of seven established trade routes that have supported economic ties for generations. Dr. Sarma assured the Bhutanese leadership of Assam’s commitment to developing trade infrastructure along the shared border and emphasized the need to create new trade routes to ease commerce for Bhutanese traders.
Dr. Sarma, accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, attended Bhutan’s 117th National Day celebrations at the scenic Changlimithang Grounds in Thimphu. The Royal Government of Bhutan extended a warm and heartfelt welcome to Dr.Drrma and his wife, underscoring the strong cultural bonds between Assam and Bhutan.
Bhutan’s National Day commemorates the coronation of the country’s first king, Ugyen Wangchuck, in 1907, marking the beginning of the Wangchuck dynasty. The celebrations honohonourtan’s rich cultural heritage, pay tribute to the sacrifices of its forefathers, ad reaffirm the nation’s commitment to peace, prosperity, and happiness.
Dr. Sarma, accompanied by his wife, visited the Kuenrey Hall in Thimphu. In a solemn act of reverence, they lit a ceremonial lamp before the statue of Lord Gautam Buddha and offered prayers. This spiritual gesture symbolized the shared cultural and spiritual values that continue to bind Assam and Bhutan in friendship and mutual respect
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