Das invites Bhutan minister

GUWAHATI, Dec 20: Assam Power Minister Pallab Lochan Das called on Minister of Economic Affairs, Bhutan Lyonpo Lekey Dorji on Wednesday during the former’s visit to Bhutan and apprised him of the opportunities for cooperation with Assam. He also invited Dorji to Assam to the upcoming “Advantage Assam: Assam Global Investors’ Summit” to be held in February next year.

During his two-days tour to Bhutan from December 19 to 20, led a delegation comprising of the Principal Secretary, Power Department Jishnu Baruah and Deputy Secretary, SEED, Industries and Commerce Department Mridul Kumar Das. The key focus of discussion was on the possible areas where Bhutan and Assam can associate in the long run. The delegation also interacted with Chimmy Pem, Director, Tourism Council of Bhutan and Phub Zam, President, Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), a press release said.