PM Modi in Bhutan on Two-Day State Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Thimpu on Friday on a two-day State visit to Bhutan.

“On the way to Bhutan, where I will be attending various programmes aimed at further cementing the India-Bhutan partnership. I look forward to talks with Majesty the King of Bhutan, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and Prime Minister @tsheringtobgay,” the Prime Minister posted on X.

On the way to Bhutan, where I will be attending various programmes aimed at further cementing the India-Bhutan partnership. I look forward to talks with Majesty the King of Bhutan, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and Prime Minister @tsheringtobgay. pic.twitter.com/tMsYNBuFNQ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 22, 2024

The visit, earlier scheduled between March 21 and 22, was deferred due to the bad weather in Bhutan.

The visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to “exchange views on bilateral and regional matters of interest and deliberate on ways to expand and intensify our exemplary partnership for the benefit of our peoples”, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement earlier this week.

India and Bhutan share “a unique and enduring partnership which is rooted in mutual trust, understanding and goodwill”, the statement emphasised.

During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will meet with His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, and His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan.

PM Modi will also hold bilateral talks with his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay.