Bhutan King's 8-day official visit to India commences with arrival in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma received the Bhutan King at the Guwahati airport On Friday.

Published on: Nov 03, 2023 12:58 PM IST

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Guwahati, Nov 03 (ANI): Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck receives a warm welcome from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Guwahati airport during his first official visit to Assam, on Friday. (ANI Photo) (Arindam Bagchi Twitter)

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Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck receives a warm welcome from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other officials at the Guwahati airport during his first official visit to Assam on Friday. (ANI)

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King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck arrives to offer prayers at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. (PTI)

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King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck offers prayers at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. (PTI)

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Himanta Biswa Sarma said he is "elated" to welcome Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.  (PTI)

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Taking to X, Sarma stated, "On behalf of the people of Assam, I am elated to welcome His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan. Under the guidance of our Hon'ble Prime Minister, we look forward to the strengthening of the special relationship between our two countries."  (PTI)

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Taking to X, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated, "A warm welcome to His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on his first official visit to Assam. Welcomed by CM @himantabiswa at the Guwahati airport."  (PTI)