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Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delegation from Bhutan meets CM
1 2 3 Guwahati: An 11-member delegation from Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Project met Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday. The delegation is on a visit to Assam and Meghalaya . The Gelephu Mindfulness City is an ambitious urban development initiative in Bhutan, envisioned by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. It aims to create the world's first 'mindfulness city', integrating economic growth, sustainable living, and holistic well-being, all rooted in Bhutan's unique philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) index. The delegation included members of the core working group of the project and officials from the Royal Bhutanese Consulate General. Welcoming the delegates, Sarma said Assam govt, aligned with the vision of PM Modi, stands committed to supporting this project. He assured the delegation of cooperation and collaboration from the state administration in working closely with both the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Core Working Group. The Chief Minister noted that the project would serve as an important platform to deepen institutional collaboration as well as people-to-people ties between Assam and Bhutan. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He also highlighted the project's potential benefits for the youth of both regions through opportunities in education, skill development, entrepreneurship, cultural exchange, and more. Sarma encouraged the delegation to visit key institutions in Assam, such as institutions of higher education and medical facilities, to explore further areas of synergy and cooperation. He also invited them to make use of various state-run facilities that may serve as models or partners in developing the Gelephu Mindfulness City. Recalling His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck's previous visit to Assam, the Chief Minister expressed his desire to host the entire royal family in the future. The Bhutanese delegation was led by Dasho Arun Kapur and included former Chief Justice of Bhutan Dasho Tshering Wangchuk, Member of the National Council of Bhutan and MP Dasho Tashi Wangyal, along with other members of the Core Working Group of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project. Two officials from the Royal Bhutanese Consulate General - Consul General Jigme Thinlye Namgyal and Consul Phurpa Tshering - were also present.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bhutan delegation meets Assam CM Sarma, seeks synergy on Gelephu Mindfulness City Project
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Guwahati: An eleven-member delegation from Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Project that is on a visit to Assam and Meghalaya met Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the latter's office in delegation included members of the Core Working Group of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project and officials from the Royal Bhutanese Consulate General. The meeting marked a warm and cordial exchange of ideas, reaffirming the ties between Assam and the Kingdom of extended his heartfelt appreciation for their visit and underscored the significance of the Gelephu Mindfulness City Project in promoting regional cooperation and sustainable development . He stated that the Government of Assam, aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stands committed to supporting this project. He assured the delegation of cooperation and collaboration from the state administration in working closely with both the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Core Working Chief Minister noted that the project would serve as an important platform to deepen institutional collaboration as well as people-to-people ties between Assam and Bhutan. He also highlighted the project's potential benefits for the youth of both regions through opportunities in education, skill development, entrepreneurship, cultural exchange, and encouraged the delegation to visit key institutions in Assam, such as institutions of higher education and medical facilities, to explore further areas of synergy and cooperation. He also invited them to make use of various state-run facilities that may serve as models or partners in developing the Gelephu Mindfulness King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck's previous visit to Assam, the Chief Minister expressed his desire to host the entire royal family in the future. He emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration, stating that during the next visit of the Core Working Group, a broader, multi-sectoral meeting would be organized. This gathering would bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to enrich the discussions and support a holistic approach to development and partnership, he added. The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation to strengthening bilateral ties for achieving shared goals.
Zawya
08-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman reviews with Bhutan Gelephu Mindfulness City project
Muscat: Oman has reviewed prospects for cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan on the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project, focusing on the project's components and future plans. The review took place during a meeting between H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdul Salam bin Mohammed al Murshidi, President of the Oman Investment Authority, alongside the project team and Liew Mun Leong, CEO of GMC. The Gelephu Mindfulness City Special Administrative Region (SAR) is a visionary undertaking announced by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Bhutan's National Day in 2023. Spanning 2,500sqkm in Gelephu, South Bhutan, the GMC SAR is strategically located at the centre of a land bridge that connects more than two billion people in the dynamic economies of South Asia and Southeast Asia. The development envisions a thriving economic centre that seamlessly integrates the core principals of Bhutan's philosophy of Gross National Happiness – equitable economic growth, cultural preservation, environmental sustainability and good governance. The GMC project is one of Bhutan's most prominent development initiatives, aimed at creating an integrated smart city that combines innovation, sustainability, and a knowledge-driven economy. The project seeks to attract investments across several sectors, including advanced technology, education, healthcare, and hospitality. Both sides expressed mutual interest in exploring opportunities for cooperation and partnership in this ambitious venture. The Omani delegation expressed appreciation for the project's bold vision, noting its potential to serve as a new platform for strategic partnerships between investment institutions in both Oman and Bhutan. Later in the evening, H E Sayyid Badr met Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and conveyed greetings of His Majesty the Sultan. The meeting was also attended by H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al Hinai, ambassador-at-large, H E Issa bin Saleh al Shibani, Ambassador of Oman to India and non-resident ambassador to Bhutan, and several officials from both sides. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Muscat Daily
07-04-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman reviews with Bhutan Gelephu Mindfulness City project
Muscat – Oman has reviewed prospects for cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan on the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project, focusing on the project's components and future plans. The review took place during a meeting between H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdul Salam bin Mohammed al Murshidi, President of the Oman Investment Authority, alongside the project team and Liew Mun Leong, CEO of GMC. The Gelephu Mindfulness City Special Administrative Region (SAR) is a visionary undertaking announced by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Bhutan's National Day in 2023. Spanning 2,500sqkm in Gelephu, South Bhutan, the GMC SAR is strategically located at the centre of a land bridge that connects more than two billion people in the dynamic economies of South Asia and Southeast Asia. The development envisions a thriving economic centre that seamlessly integrates the core principals of Bhutan's philosophy of Gross National Happiness – equitable economic growth, cultural preservation, environmental sustainability and good governance. The GMC project is one of Bhutan's most prominent development initiatives, aimed at creating an integrated smart city that combines innovation, sustainability, and a knowledge-driven economy. The project seeks to attract investments across several sectors, including advanced technology, education, healthcare, and hospitality. Both sides expressed mutual interest in exploring opportunities for cooperation and partnership in this ambitious venture. The Omani delegation expressed appreciation for the project's bold vision, noting its potential to serve as a new platform for strategic partnerships between investment institutions in both Oman and Bhutan. Later in the evening, H E Sayyid Badr met Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and conveyed greetings of His Majesty the Sultan. The meeting was also attended by H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al Hinai, ambassador-at-large, H E Issa bin Saleh al Shibani, Ambassador of Oman to India and non-resident ambassador to Bhutan, and several officials from both sides.
Times of Oman
07-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman explores investment opportunities in Bhutan project
Thimphu: The Sultanate of Oman has explored prospects for cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan in the technology-based developmental project of GMC ("Gelephu Mindfulness City). A meeting to this effect was held in Thimphu city on Monday between an Omani team and the GMC project representatives. The Omani side at the meeting included Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and Abdul Salam Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority (OIA). The meeting was attended by Liew Mun Leong, CEO of GMCA, the project developer. GMC project, one of Bhutan's most outstanding development initiatives, seeks to establish an integrated smart city that combines innovation, sustainability and knowledge-based economy. The project focuses on attracting investments in the sectors of advanced technology, education, healthcare and hospitality. The two sides expressed interest in exploring opportunities for cooperation and partnership through this project. The Omani side lauded the project's vision, noting that it could constitute a new platform for quality partnerships between investment parties in the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bhutan. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Hinai, Ambassador-at-Large (at the Foreign Ministry), Issa Saleh Al Shaibani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of India, Ambassador-Designate to the Kingdom of Bhutan, and other officials from the two countries.
