Chief Minister Dr. Sarma to Grace the Celebrations of Bhutan’s 117th National Day
Warm and ceremonious welcome for the Chief Minister in the neighbouring country of Bhutan
At the gracious invitation extended by the Royal Government of Bhutan, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma arrived today in Bhutan, Assam’s neighbouring country. It may be noted that this four-day official visit, spanning from 16 to 19 December, is imbued with diplomatic and cultural significance. During his stay, Dr. Sarma would meet with the King of Bhutan and its Prime Minister. He would also partake in the grand celebration of Bhutan’s 117th National Day.
Upon their arrival at Paro Airport, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma and his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, were accorded a warm and ceremonious welcome by Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel, Bhutan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Sudhakar Dalela, India’s Ambassador to Bhutan, and Kesang Deki, the Cabinet Secretary of the Royal Government of Bhutan, among other dignitaries. Adding to the spirit of hospitality, Bhutanese youth enchanted the gathering with performances of Assam’s Bihu alongside Bhutan’s traditional dances, weaving an elegant panorama of shared cultural heritage and goodwill.
This visit bears profound significance as Dr. Sarma’s maiden journey to Bhutan since assuming the office of Chief Minister of Assam. It also underscores the enduring historical ties and bonds of amity between Assam and Bhutan. This diplomatic sojourn promises to fortify these connections further, fostering a more robust and dynamic partnership between the two neighbours.
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