King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has expressed heartfelt condolences to the flood-affected people of Assam, while assuring the neighbouring country’s full solidarity and support in its recovery efforts.
In a letter addressed to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Bhutanese King conveyed his condolences to those who lost their families and homes in the floods.
“The people of Bhutan join me in conveying our heartfelt condolences to Your Excellency and the people of Assam, in particular those who have lost their families and homes in the recent floods. We offer our prayers in memory of the deceased,” the King of Bhutan stated in the letter.
The King also highlighted the increasing frequency and severity of disasters across the region, linking them to the challenges posed by a changing global climate.
“The increasing frequency and severity of such disasters across our region is a stark reminder of our shared vulnerability to the consequences of a changing global climate,” he said.
“Please know that Bhutan stands in full solidarity with the people of Assam. We extend our wholehearted support and friendship as you work to rebuild and recover,” the Bhutan King wrote in the letter to Sarma.
Bhutan king writes to assam cm; expresses solidarity with flood-affected people
