The chief minister said that a series of discussions took place across various sectors from agro-marketing to tourism and transport, expressing hope that West Bengal and Bhutan would become "business partners".
She also said the king was pleased to know that the West Bengal government has started an LTC scheme for employees wherein a trip to Bhutan would be included.
The issue of flooding in north Bengal was also discussed in her meeting with the king who assured Banerjee that a committee will be set up to investigate whether flooding of north Bengal is because of natural or technical reasons.
Praising the chief minister for the work and developmental initiatives of her government in the last five years, the king also thanked Banerjee for visiting Bhutan on his request. He also expressed a desire for a signed copy of a book written by her.
Banerjee also met Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay earlier where she consented to West Bengal being used as a corridor for Bhutan to export potatoes and dolomite.
Secretaries of various departments and business delegates from India and Bhutan also attended the India-Bhutan Business Conclave for the second day here.
Banerjee arrived here yesterday on a five-day visit.
She also offered prayers at the Tara Lhaden Zhingkham Lhakhang Temple, wishing for the well-being of "Maa, Mati, Manush" (Mother, Motherland, and People) of Bengal. Members of here delegation also lighted lamps to pray for the prosperity of West Bengal and Bhutan.
