Useful discussion in Bhutan, says Mamata

October 08, 2015 12:00 am | Updated 05:46 am IST - Kolkata:

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday discussed various issues of mutual interest with Bhutan’s Foreign Affairs Minister during her trip to the Himalayan nation.

“Bengal is the only Eastern State sharing contiguous border with Bhutan. We had a very useful discussion on various important issues common to Bhutan and Bengal. We reiterated our commitment towards continuance of our excellent relationship with Bhutan in line with our long, long tradition,” Ms. Banerjee said in a Facebook post about her meeting with Bhutan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.

The Chief Minister said she was invited for a luncheon audience with His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyaplo and their Majesties the Queen Mothers at Dechenchholing Palace.

“It is a great honour. I was delighted to meet the Royal Family. It was an excellent meeting where I took the opportunity to place before His Majesty our commitment to further enrich our cordial relations with Bhutan and work towards economic prosperity of the region,” she said.

“I found His Majesty well informed about the progress and growth of Bengal during the last four years of our government,” the Chief Minister added. - PTI

“We reiterated our commitment towards continuance of our excellent relationship with Bhutan”

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