Bhutan PM discusses regional cooperation issues with Assam governor, CM

Our enduring friendship has been strengthened over generations through close people-to-people connections, shared traditions and longstanding cooperation across diverse sectors, Bora said.I firmly believe that the visit of the prime minister of Bhutan to Assam will further deepen the special bond between Assam and Bhutan, while opening new avenues of goodwill, cooperation and cultural exchange for the greater benefit of our people, he added.Assam police chief Harmeet Singh, General Administration Department secretary Narsing Pawar and other senior officials of the state government also accompanied Bora in receiving the Bhutan prime minister.

Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay met Assam governor and chief minister on Monday, and discussed with them ways to enhance cooperation with India's northeastern region.

Tobgay, who arrived in Assam earlier in the day, called on Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at the Lok Bhavan. There, he held a meeting with the governor and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

''The meeting saw elaborate discussions on a wide range of issues on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation in the larger interest of the northeast region, with a particular focus on Assam,'' the statement said.

A cultural evening, showcasing the heritage and hospitality of Assam, was also organised in honour of the visiting dignitary.

Sarma, in a post on X, said Assam was playing a pivotal role in strengthening the relations between India and Bhutan.

''Honoured to welcome and call on Hon'ble Prime Minister of Bhutan, H.E @tsheringtobgay in Guwahati. Bharat and Bhutan share a very special civilisational relationship, and under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

''Assam is playing a pivotal role in strengthening this relationship, which will define the growth of the South Asian region in the 21st century,'' he said.

Earlier in the day, state Cabinet minister Atul Bora received the Bhutan prime minister at the state guest house here and later said that he expected the visit would open new avenues of goodwill, cooperation and cultural exchange between Assam and Bhutan.

''I had the honour of according a warm and heartfelt welcome to Hon'ble Prime Minister of Bhutan, His Excellency Dasho Tshering Tobgay, at State Guest House Number One, Koinadhora, Guwahati,'' Bora said in a post on X.

He said that under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam continues to strengthen its historic ties and friendly relations with neighbouring Bhutan in the spirit of regional cooperation, mutual respect and shared prosperity.

''Assam and Bhutan share an age-old relationship rooted in mutual trust, harmony and deep socio-cultural ties. Our enduring friendship has been strengthened over generations through close people-to-people connections, shared traditions and longstanding cooperation across diverse sectors,'' Bora said.

''I firmly believe that the visit of the prime minister of Bhutan to Assam will further deepen the special bond between Assam and Bhutan, while opening new avenues of goodwill, cooperation and cultural exchange for the greater benefit of our people,'' he added.

Assam police chief Harmeet Singh, General Administration Department secretary Narsing Pawar and other senior officials of the state government also accompanied Bora in receiving the Bhutan prime minister.