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Bhutan Govt. contributes Rs. 100 mn to PM relief fund

January 02, 2005

In the Capital of Bhutan, Thimphu on December 28 His Majesty the King, members of the royal family, all Cabinet Ministers, senior government officials, people’s representatives and the Indian Community in Bhutan gathered at Tashichhodzong and offered a special prayer and lighted thousand butter lamps for the victims of the devastating tidal waves that hit the coastal areas of India as well as other parts of South and Southeast Asia particularly in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.

The Central Monk Body offered a special prayer which was attended by the Prime Minister, members of the Cabinet and senior government officials, visiting Indian parliamentary delegation and officials of the Indian Embassy in Thimphu.

The Royal Government of Bhutan also made a token contribution of Rs. 100 million to the Prime Minister’s relief fund for relief efforts in India as well as US $100,000 for the victims in Sri Lanka and US $ 50,000 in the Maldives. 

His Majesty the King sent condolence messages to the President, Prime Minister of India and the President of the Indian National Congress which conveyed the heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones and the grief and personal loss they have suffered.

His Majesty also spoke to the leaders of the countries affected and conveyed Bhutan’s deep anguish and concern over the tragic disaster caused by the tsunami.

The Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of Bhutan have sent messages of condolences to the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of India as well as Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

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