Nagaland donated a total amount of Rs. one million towards the flood affected people of Thailand.
The amount was generated through a platform of “Solidarity Concert for Thailand” organized by Friends of Thailand and Nagaland Baptist Church Council with the support of Government of Nagaland.
The concert was staged here last evening at The Heritage in aid of flood-affected people of Thailand.
Minister for health and family welfare Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu handed over the amount to Tharadol Thongruang, Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi. The minister later contributed Rs. 50,000.
Referring to cordial relationship between the people of Thailand and Nagaland, the minister said, “They are always with us. They are always there to promote and help us,”
He said the tragedy flood has left many people displaced and jobless. About 2-3 million people were displaced, he said adding the concert has been organized to show solidarity to the victims of the flood tragedy. The minister lauded the organizer sand termed the show as a good gesture towards humanity.
Azo also thanked all the well wishers and the performers for coming forward to show solidarity to the people of Thailand.
Tharadol appreciated the friends from Nagaland for showing their solidarity with the flood affected people of Thailand. On relationship between Nagaland and Thailand, he said the two share similarity in term of food and habit. He said although Nagaland is not big in size, their heart s are bigger than Thailand. “We understand the feeling and kindness of the people,” he said.
He assured to assist the people of Nagaland if they require any help from the people of Thailand.
Stating that Nagaland has done something good to the people of Thailand, he hoped that the relationship will continue.
Additional chief secretary Alemtemshi Jamir said that Thailand is the most visited country by Nagas, adding that the first choice of Nagas for visiting other countries is Thailand. Jamir also stated that church in Nagaland is very close with the churches in Thailand. He said that the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) selected the country as the meeting point of Nagas earlier, and from there a major peace was brought to Nagaland.
He said Korea and Thailand are two countries that come to Nagaland with sincerity to invest and partner. He was hopeful that the state can prosper through Thailand when economic interface between India and Thailand goes well in keeping with Look East Policy.
The show witnessed enthralling musical items from NBCC Choir, Neise Meruno and the Zowe Madrigal, Khyochano TCK Ngully, Naro Pienyu, Elizabeth Chang and Alobo Naga and band.
NBCC general secretary Rev. Dr. L. Anjo Keikung invoked God blessing. Theja Meru hosted the show.
The amount was generated through a platform of “Solidarity Concert for Thailand” organized by Friends of Thailand and Nagaland Baptist Church Council with the support of Government of Nagaland.
The concert was staged here last evening at The Heritage in aid of flood-affected people of Thailand.
Minister for health and family welfare Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu handed over the amount to Tharadol Thongruang, Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi. The minister later contributed Rs. 50,000.
Referring to cordial relationship between the people of Thailand and Nagaland, the minister said, “They are always with us. They are always there to promote and help us,”
He said the tragedy flood has left many people displaced and jobless. About 2-3 million people were displaced, he said adding the concert has been organized to show solidarity to the victims of the flood tragedy. The minister lauded the organizer sand termed the show as a good gesture towards humanity.
Azo also thanked all the well wishers and the performers for coming forward to show solidarity to the people of Thailand.
Tharadol appreciated the friends from Nagaland for showing their solidarity with the flood affected people of Thailand. On relationship between Nagaland and Thailand, he said the two share similarity in term of food and habit. He said although Nagaland is not big in size, their heart s are bigger than Thailand. “We understand the feeling and kindness of the people,” he said.
He assured to assist the people of Nagaland if they require any help from the people of Thailand.
Stating that Nagaland has done something good to the people of Thailand, he hoped that the relationship will continue.
Additional chief secretary Alemtemshi Jamir said that Thailand is the most visited country by Nagas, adding that the first choice of Nagas for visiting other countries is Thailand. Jamir also stated that church in Nagaland is very close with the churches in Thailand. He said that the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) selected the country as the meeting point of Nagas earlier, and from there a major peace was brought to Nagaland.
He said Korea and Thailand are two countries that come to Nagaland with sincerity to invest and partner. He was hopeful that the state can prosper through Thailand when economic interface between India and Thailand goes well in keeping with Look East Policy.
The show witnessed enthralling musical items from NBCC Choir, Neise Meruno and the Zowe Madrigal, Khyochano TCK Ngully, Naro Pienyu, Elizabeth Chang and Alobo Naga and band.
NBCC general secretary Rev. Dr. L. Anjo Keikung invoked God blessing. Theja Meru hosted the show.
