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.

List of Outcomes: Visit of Prime Minister to Bhutan

November 11th, 06:10 pm

India and Bhutan strengthened their partnership with the inauguration of the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II project and the decision to resume work on Punatsangchhu-I. Key announcements included land for a Bhutanese Temple/ Monastery in Varanasi, an immigration check post at Hatisar and a ₹4000 crore Line of Credit. Three MoUs were signed to enhance cooperation in renewable energy, health and mental health.

Prime Minister expresses gratitude for Bhutan's gesture of solidarity following Delhi blast

November 11th, 03:01 pm

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Bhutan for their moving gesture of solidarity with India during the programme commemorating the 70th birthday of His Majesty The Fourth King of Bhutan. In the wake of the tragic incident in Delhi, the people of Bhutan offered a unique prayer for the victims and their families. The Prime Minister acknowledged this profound act of compassion and unity, stating, “I will never forget this gesture.”

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

PM Modi arrives in Bhutan for a two-day state visit

November 11th, 10:42 am

PM Modi arrived in Bhutan a short while ago. His two-day visit seeks to strengthen the special ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The PM was given a warm welcome by Prime Minister of Bhutan Mr. Tshering Tobgay at the airport.

PM Modi inaugurates Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother & Child Hospital

March 23rd, 08:58 am

PM Modi and Tshering Tobgay, PM of Bhutan, inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital, a state-of-the-art hospital, built with the assistance of the Government of India in Thimphu. The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital stands as a shining example of India-Bhutan partnership in health-care.

Joint Statement on the State Visit of Prime Minister of India to Bhutan

March 22nd, 07:18 pm

Over centuries, Bharat and Bhutan have enjoyed close bonds of friendship and cooperation anchored in mutual trust, goodwill and understanding. PM Modi said that our development partnership is a confluence of India’s approach of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’ and the philosophy of Gross National Happiness in Bhutan.

Prime Minister meets with His Majesty the King of Bhutan

March 22nd, 06:32 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu today. Prime Minister thanked His Majesty for the exceptional public welcome accorded to him, with people greeting him all along the journey from Paro to Thimphu. The Prime Minister and His Majesty the King of Bhutan expressed deep satisfaction at the close and unique India-Bhutan friendship

Bilateral meeting of Prime Minister with Prime Minister of Bhutan and Exchange of MoUs

March 22nd, 06:30 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met H.E. Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan in Thimphu over a working lunch hosted in his honour. The Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Tobgay for the exceptional public welcome accorded to him, with people greeting him all along the journey from Paro to Thimphu. The two leaders held discussions on various aspects of the multi- faceted bilateral relations and forged an understanding to further enhance cooperation in sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, youth exchange, environment and forestry, and tourism.

Joint Vision Statement on India - Bhutan Energy Partnership

March 22nd, 05:20 pm

India and Bhutan share an exemplary bilateral relationship characterized by trust, goodwill and mutual understanding at all levels. The two leaders noted the stellar contribution of clean energy partnership in the development of hydro-power sector of Bhutan, and in providing energy security to the region

Prime Minister conferred with the Order of the Druk Gyalpo

March 22nd, 03:39 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, Bhutan’s highest civilian decoration, by His Majesty the King of Bhutan in a public ceremony at the Tendrelthang, Thimphu. Prime Minister Modi is the first foreign leader to be given this prestigious award. His Majesty the King of Bhutan had announced the conferment of the award during Bhutan’s 114th National Day celebrations held at the Tashichhodzong, Thimphu in December 2021.

List of Outcomes : State visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Bhutan

March 22nd, 03:10 pm

Both India and Bhutan agreed on MoUs ranging across sectors also having agreed on and initialled the text of the MoU on Establishment of Rail Links between India and Bhutan. The MoU provides for establishment of two proposed rail links between India and Bhutan, including the Kokrajhar-Gelephu rail link and Banarhat-Samtse rail link and their implementation modalities.

Prime Minister arrives in Bhutan

March 22nd, 09:53 am

PM Modi arrived in Paro on a State Visit to Bhutan from 22-23 March 2024. The visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan and the Government’s emphasis on its Neighbourhood First Policy..

PM Modi to visit Bhutan from March 22-23, 2024

March 22nd, 08:06 am

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay a State visit to Bhutan from 22-23 March 2024. The visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan and the Government’s emphasis on its Neighbourhood First Policy.

Joint Statement on the State Visit of Prime Minister of India to Bhutan

August 18th, 07:30 pm

PM Modi addresses students at Royal University of Bhutan

August 18th, 09:50 am

Addressing the students at the Royal University of Bhutan in Thimphu PM Narendra Modi called for deep academic collaboration and research between premier educational institutions of both the countries. The PM further added that his book 'Exam Warriors' was influenced by teachings of Lord Buddha, “especially the importance of positivity, overcoming fear and living in oneness, be it with the present moment or with mother nature.”

PM Modi's remarks at joint press meet with PM of Bhutan

August 17th, 05:42 pm

At the joint press meet with PM of Bhutan, Prime Minister Modi said Bhutan has a special place in the hearts of 130 crore Indians. Highlighting about the various development cooperation between India and Bhutan, the PM added that it was an honour for India to be a part of Bhutan's development journey.