Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma hosted Salvation Army General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham for breakfast on October 22. The visitors arrived from the London headquarters on October 21 for a week-long state visit. They hold state guest status. Lalduhoma lauded the group for helping people in 134 countries regardless of background. He eyes partnerships in de-addiction and rehabilitation for the needy.
Buckingham thanked the Chief Minister for the warm welcome. He also noted a dinner hosted by Home Minister K Sapdanga on Wednesday evening. The General pointed to the organization's solid footprint in the Indian Eastern Territory as a foundation for future work. "He said the shared objectives offered opportunities for greater cooperation."
The couple will dedicate new ITI Corps and Thuampui Corps churches in Aizawl. They plan to appear at the Territorial Congress held at R Dengthuama Hall in Mualpui Salem Veng. These events allow the pair to engage with local members. The Salvation Army maintains a deep history in the state.
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