KOKRAJHAR, NOV 1: A massive preparation and arrangements have been made in India to accord warm welcome and felicitation for the holistic visit of the King of Bhutan scheduled on 3rd November.
The holistic visit by the King of Bhutan to Assam (India) has been ushering of more strengthening bilateral ties between the India and Bhutan countries on many aspects.
Dawa Penjor, General Secretary of the Bhutan India Friendship Association (BIFA), Gelephu Chapter in a press statement on Wednesday, said that in the world where geography is a constant, it is often said that true friendship transcends boundaries.
Such is the case with the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Indian state of Assam, where historical records bear
testament to their enduring bond. Spanning over 265 kilometers of international border, the two
neighbours have shared an unbreakable relationship and friendship for centuries, except for a brief period
of unease between the 1990s and 2020.
After centuries of harmonious coexistence, the strong bond between Bhutan and Assam faced a
challenging test from various insurgent groups along their shared border for nearly two decades. While
these insurgencies posed serious security concerns for both countries, the leaders of these friendly
neighbours consistently prioritised their relationship and adeptly resolved the issues amicably.
Furthermore, under the leadership of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and the able stewardship
of Assam Chief Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, and the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Bodoland Territorial Region, Promod Boro, the region experienced a renewed era of peace. These leaders deserve the highest accolades for their strategic efforts in bringing the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) into the mainstream, ushering in a lasting peace in the area.
In the annals of Assam and Bhutan’s history, there has never been an official visit by the King of Bhutan
to Guwahati. Official responsibilities and geographical realities had previously led to greater interaction
with the central government in New Delhi. Against this backdrop, the King of Bhutan will make a historic
state visit to Assam, extending the goodwill of the Bhutanese People, fortifying the friendship, and
demonstrating solidarity with Assam and India for their crucial role in ensuring unprecedented peace in
the region.
“This historic visit not only signifies the deep-rooted friendship between Bhutan and Assam but also
strengthens the ties between these neigbhour’s, fostering a brighter and more harmonious future for the
entire region”,the statement added.
