Mera Saansad
Search Search
Odia language

Prime Minister meets with His Majesty the King of Bhutan

Published By : Admin | March 22, 2024 | 18:32 IST

Prime Minister Shri 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.

Prime Minister and His Majesty the King of Bhutan expressed deep satisfaction at the close and unique India-Bhutan friendship. Prime Minister conveyed his appreciation for the guiding vision provided by the successive Druk Gyalpos in shaping close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting provided an opportunity to review the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation. Recalling that Bharat for Bhutan and Bhutan for Bharat was an abiding reality, the two leaders discussed ways to further the transformative partnership. They explored initiatives to expand bilateral collaboration in the fields of energy, development cooperation, youth, education, entrepreneurship and skill development. The two leaders also discussed progress in connectivity and investment proposals including in the context of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project.

India and Bhutan enjoy unique ties of friendship and cooperation, which are characterized by mutual trust and understanding.

Login or Register to add your comment
Explore More
ଶ୍ରୀରାମ ଜନ୍ମଭୂମି ମନ୍ଦିର ଧ୍ଵଜାରୋହଣ ସମାରୋହରେ ପ୍ରଧାନମନ୍ତ୍ରୀଙ୍କ ଅଭିଭାଷଣ

ଲୋକପ୍ରିୟ ଅଭିଭାଷଣ

ଶ୍ରୀରାମ ଜନ୍ମଭୂମି ମନ୍ଦିର ଧ୍ଵଜାରୋହଣ ସମାରୋହରେ ପ୍ରଧାନମନ୍ତ୍ରୀଙ୍କ ଅଭିଭାଷଣ
View All
99.92% villages in India covered with banking outlets within 5 km radius: Govt

Media Coverage

99.92% villages in India covered with banking outlets within 5 km radius: Govt
View All
NM on the go

Nm on the go

Always be the first to hear from the PM. Get the App Now!
Download App
...
Prime Minister condoles the demise of former Suriname President
March 31, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, condoled the sudden demise of former President of Suriname, Mr Chandrikapersad Santokhi ji. The Prime Minister stated that this is not only an irreparable loss to Suriname but also to the global Indian diaspora. Recalling his many meetings with the late leader, Shri Modi noted that Santokhi Ji’s tireless service for Suriname and his efforts in strengthening India-Suriname relations were clearly reflected in their interactions. He also highlighted Santokhi Ji’s special fondness for Indian culture, noting that he won several hearts when he took oath in Sanskrit.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

“Deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden demise of my friend and the former President of Suriname, Mr. Chandrikapersad Santokhi Ji. This is not only an irreparable loss to Suriname but also to the global Indian diaspora.

I fondly recall my many meetings with him. His tireless service for Suriname and his efforts in strengthening India-Suriname relations were clearly reflected in our interactions. He had a special fondness for Indian culture. He won several hearts when he took oath in Sanskrit.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Suriname in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.

Sharing some glimpses from our various interactions…”