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Guwahati, Nov 2: The Assam Cabinet on Thursday granted approval for the reservation of seats in the state’s medical colleges for Bhutanese nationals.
This occurs one day prior to the official visit of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan, who will be in India from November 3–10, along with high-ranking representatives of the Bhutanese government.
An official release from the Ministry of External Affairs states that “The King of Bhutan will meet the Prime Minister of India during the visit. The External Affairs Minister and senior officials of the Government of India will call on His Majesty the King of Bhutan. His Majesty the King of Bhutan will also visit the states of Assam and Maharashtra.”
“India and Bhutan enjoy unique ties of friendship and cooperation, which are characterized by understanding and mutual trust. The visit would provide an opportunity to both the sides to review the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation and to further advance the exemplary bilateral partnership, across diverse sectors” the statement read.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conveyed the state’s eagerness to extend a hearty reception to the King of Bhutan.
“Bharat and Bhutan share a unique relationship that has strengthened with the passage of time. For centuries, knowledge and education have been central to this special bond. Tomorrow, we in Assam eagerly look forward to welcome his Majesty, the King of Bhutan, on his first official visit to our state. This visit will further deepen the friendship between the two countries,” Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam posted on X.
Bharat and Bhutan share a unique relationship which has strengthened with the passage of time. For centuries, knowledge and education have been central to this special bond.
Tomorrow, we in Assam, eagerly look forward to welcome His Majesty, the King of Bhutan on his first… https://t.co/wA3QCySvcf
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (Modi Ka Parivar) (@himantabiswa) November 2, 2023
In an attempt to strengthen relations with its neighbor, the Assam government agreed on Wednesday, November 1, to reserve five seats for citizens of Bhutan in the state’s medical colleges.
On Wednesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Major General Vetsop Namgyel, the Bhutanese Ambassador to India.
