New Delhi: Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck were warmly welcomed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as they arrived on a two-day visit. The Bhutan King will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The EAM said in a post on X:
“Honoured to welcome His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on his arrival in New Delhi today.
“His visit will further strengthen our unique bonds of friendship.”
The Bhutan King will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter’s 7, Lok Kalyan Marg official residence today.
Later External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and senior officials of the Government of India will call on the King of Bhutan at the Hotel Taj Palace.
The King departs on Friday morning.
India and Bhutan enjoy unique ties of friendship and cooperation, which are characterized by mutual understanding and trust. The visit shall provide both sides an opportunity to review the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation and to further advance the exemplary bilateral partnership across diverse sectors, a statement said
