Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 26 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday thanked Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay for his visit to Assam and expressed confidence that ties between Assam and Bhutan would grow stronger in the coming days.

Responding to a post by Tobgay on X, Sarma said Assam deeply values its longstanding partnership with the Himalayan kingdom.

'Thank you for your wonderful visit and the meaningful discussions, Hon'ble Prime Minister, H.E @tsheringtobgay. Assam values its multifaceted partnership with Bhutan and under Adarniya @narendramodi Ji's guidance, we will further strengthen this bond in the coming days,' Sarma posted on X.

https://x.com/himantabiswa/status/2059114482983657734

Earlier, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay had shared details of his meeting with Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during his visit to Guwahati.

'Honoured to meet Governor H.E. Shri Lakshman Acharya, and Chief Minister H.E. Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, in Guwahati yesterday. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to further strengthening the close and enduring ties between Bhutan and Assam,' Tobgay wrote on X.

On Monday, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended a grand welcome to the Bhutanese Prime Minister upon his arrival in Guwahati, highlighting the close diplomatic and cultural ties shared between Assam and Bhutan.

Following his arrival, Tobgay proceeded to the State Guest House at Koinadhora, where he was formally welcomed by Assam Cabinet Minister Atul Bora.

Sharing details of the reception, Bora said, '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 further underlined the historic relationship between Assam and Bhutan, saying the ties are 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,' he added.

The minister expressed hope that the Bhutan Prime Minister's visit would deepen cooperation and open new avenues for cultural exchange, regional partnership and economic growth between Assam and Bhutan.

Senior officials, including Assam Director General of Police Harmeet Singh and General Administration Department Secretary Narsing Pawar, were also present during the reception. (ANI)