Joint Press Release on the State Visit to Bhutan by Prime Minister of India
November 12th, 10:00 am
At the invitation of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, PM Modi undertook a two-day State Visit to Bhutan from 11–12 November 2025. During the visit, the PM joined the 70th Birth Anniversary celebrations of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, participated in the ongoing Global Peace Prayer Festival, inaugurated the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project and witnessed the signing of several agreements and MoUs between India and Bhutan.Prime Minister receives audience with the Fourth King of Bhutan and participates in the Global Peace Prayer Festival
November 12th, 09:54 am
PM Modi met with His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan, in Thimphu. The PM extended his best wishes on the occasion of His Majesty’s 70th birth anniversary and lauded him for his leadership in further strengthening India-Bhutan friendship. The PM also joined His Majesty the King of Bhutan, His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan, and the Prime Minister of Bhutan at the Kalachakra initiation ceremony at Changlimethang Stadium.Prime Minister receives audience with the King of Bhutan
November 11th, 06:14 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an audience with His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu. The two leaders exchanged views to further enhance and strengthen bilateral ties. They also held discussions on regional and global issues of mutual interest. His Majesty conveyed condolences on the loss of lives in the Delhi tragedy.His Majesty The Fourth King of Bhutan has played a pivotal role in strengthening India and Bhutan friendship: PM Modi in Thimphu
November 11th, 12:00 pm
In his address at the Changlimethang Celebration Ground in Thimphu, Bhutan, PM Modi reaffirmed that those behind the recent Delhi blast will not be spared. He lauded His Majesty The King for leading Bhutan to new heights, highlighting his pivotal role in strengthening India and Bhutan friendship. The PM also inaugurated a hydroelectric project and recalled India’s support package of ₹10,000 crore announced last year for Bhutan’s Five-Year Plan.PM Modi addresses a gathering at Changlimethang Celebration Ground in Thimphu, Bhutan
November 11th, 11:39 am
In his address at the Changlimethang Celebration Ground in Thimphu, Bhutan, PM Modi reaffirmed that those behind the recent Delhi blast will not be spared. He lauded His Majesty The King for leading Bhutan to new heights, highlighting his pivotal role in strengthening India and Bhutan friendship. The PM also inaugurated a hydroelectric project and recalled India’s support package of ₹10,000 crore announced last year for Bhutan’s Five-Year Plan.PM’s Statement prior to his departure to Bhutan
November 11th, 07:28 am
In his departure statement before leaving for Bhutan, PM Modi expressed his happiness in joining the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of His Majesty the Fourth King. The PM remarked that his visit will further deepen bonds of friendship between India and Bhutan, strengthening deep-rooted civilisational and spiritual ties. He highlighted the partnership as a key pillar of India's Neighbourhood First Policy.