Guwahati, June 2 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday congratulated Dr Ashok Lahiri on his recent appointment as the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog and expressed the state's commitment to strengthening its partnership with the national policy think tank.

Sharing details of his meeting with Dr Lahiri in the national capital, Sarma said the newly appointed Vice Chairman brings with him extensive experience in public policy and finance,' highlighting the expertise he is expected to bring to NITI Aayog's policymaking and reform agenda.

The Chief Minister noted that the Assam Government is keen to deepen its engagement with NITI Aayog in implementing reforms and developmental policies.

"The Assam Govt aims to deepen its partn...