Archive · 14 Sep 2026
UK Envoy Praises Guwahati Airport, Hails New Assam Ties
Dr Andrew Fleming, a British diplomat, visited Assam for the 10th time.
Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed him.
Fleming said British infrastructure companies would visit Assam during the week.
He praised the new terminal at Guwahati airport.
He compared its style to Singapore while saying it also showed Assamese design.
Sarma said the visit could help Assam and the United Kingdom work more closely together.
The airport uses bamboo and natural plants as part of its design.
The visit reflects Assam’s interest in attracting international infrastructure partnerships.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed UK diplomat Dr Andrew Fleming during his latest visit to the state.
Fleming, the UK Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India, said it was his 10th visit to Assam.
Fleming said UK infrastructure companies visiting Assam this week would appreciate the new Guwahati airport terminal.
He described the terminal as having “Singapore vibes with an Assamese touch.”
Sarma said the visit could begin a new chapter in UK-Assam ties, while noting that the airport’s plants are natural and its design uses bamboo.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Dr Andrew Fleming, the UK Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India.
- What
- Fleming visited Assam and praised the new terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport; Sarma said the visit could strengthen UK-Assam ties.
- When
- Monday; Fleming said the visit was his 10th trip to Assam and an anniversary visit.
- Where
- Assam, including Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.
- Why
- The visit included engagement with UK infrastructure companies and was linked to potential cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity and investment.
- Visiting diplomat
- Dr Andrew Fleming, UK Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India
- Visit count
- Fleming said this was his 10th visit to Assam
- Airport
- Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati
- Airport description
- Fleming called the new terminal “Singapore vibes with an Assamese touch”
- Expected engagement
- UK infrastructure companies were expected to meet stakeholders in Assam during the week
- Potential cooperation
- Infrastructure, connectivity and international investment
- Design features
- The terminal incorporates bamboo and natural plants alongside Assamese elements