Bhutanese Delegation Visits Archaeological Site At Thakh Bhai

A Bhutanese delegation led by Bhutanese Ambassador H.E. Sonam T Rabgye on Thursday visited archaeological sites situated in Takht Bhai, Mardan.

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Jun, 2018 ) :A Bhutanese delegation led by Bhutanese Ambassador H.E. Sonam T Rabgye on Thursday visited archaeological sites situated in Takht Bhai, Mardan.

The delegation invited by Pakistan government was included Ms. Tshering Yangchen Rabgye (wife of H.E. Ambassador of Bhutanese), Councilor Domang, Exam Secretary Ngawang Sonam, Lama Ugyen, Finance Officer Tshering Dorji, Assistant Language Officer Tsheten Dorji, Research Officer of National library and Archives Jigme Choden, Driglam Officer of Driglam Division Tshering Penjor and Desk Officer of Department of Bilateral Affairs Lhendup Tshewang.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Tshering Yangchen Rabgaye said these archaeological sites were considered sacred and important for Buddhists all over the world. "It is our privilege to have visited these sites," she added.

She said preservation of centuries-old Buddhist sites in a "Muslim-majority country" serves as a proof of mutual admiration and tolerance. "It is the spirit of mutual coexistence for others that can preservethese sites," she said.

This was the third time that an international delegation had visited the Buddhist remains in Takht Bhai.