GUWAHATI: The Consul General of Bhutan in Guwahati, Jigme Thinley Namgyal, met Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi in the Raj Bhavan on Friday and discussed with him a gamut of aspects ranging from trade, tourism, economy, and other issues of mutual interests, stated a press release.
Mentioning the long and deep-rooted bond between Assam and Bhutan, the Consul General expressed his eagerness to strengthen Bhutan's ties with Assam in tourism. During their conversation, the Governor and the envoy reiterated their keenness for strengthening bilateral relations and student exchange programme between the Royal University of Bhutan and universities in Assam. Further, the Consul General said that Bhutan is also keen to increase its trade with India in fresh fruits.
The Consul General was accompanied by Vice Consul Phurpa Tshering and Attache-Finance Ugyen Tshewang.
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