PM Modi reaches Bhutan on two-day visit to boost bilateral ties

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reached Bhutan for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties with the Himalayan nation in various fields.

Bhutan Prime Minister welcomed PM Narendra Modi at the airport and he showed gratitude for the kind gesture.

On Friday, he said, the visit to Bhutan in the beginning of the current term reflects the high importance that the Government attaches to India’s relations with Bhutan, our trusted friend and neighbour. 

In his departure statement, he said, "India and Bhutan enjoy excellent bilateral ties exemplified by our extensive development partnership, mutually beneficial hydro-power co-operation, and strong trade and economic linkages.  These are, reinforced by a shared spiritual heritage and robust people-to-people ties. 

"Both countries jointly celebrated the Golden Jubilee of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations last year."

PM Modi also spoke about his expectations from the scheduled programmes.

"I look forward to having fruitful discussions with H.M. the King, H.M. the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and the Prime Minister of Bhutan on the entire gamut of our bilateral relations. I also look forward to addressing young Bhutanese students at the prestigious Royal University of Bhutan."