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Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit: PM Modi receives Bhutan's highest honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two- day State visit to Bhutan. During his visit, he will attend various programmes aimed at enhancing India-Bhutan bilateral partnership. Taking to X(formerly Twitter) on Friday, PM Modi shared a picture of his departure to Bhutan and captioned the post as: "On the way to Bhutan, where I will be attending various programmes aimed at further cementing the India-Bhutan partnership. I look forward to talks with Majesty the King of Bhutan, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and Prime Minister @tsheringtobgay".Earlier, due to adverse weather conditions, PM Modi's departure to Bhutan was rescheduled.
Highlights of PM Modi's visit to Bhutan
On Friday, MoUs were exchanged between India and Bhutan during PM Modi's visit to the country.
A group of Bhutanese youngsters dressed in traditional Indian attire performed on a Garba song written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to welcome him to their country on Friday, reported news agency PTI.
PM Modi will inaugurate the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Thimphu, a state-of-the-art hospital, built with the assistance of the Government of India in Thimphu, reported news agency PTI.
Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: Bhutan's PM thanks Modi for visiting
Bhutan PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay extended warm congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being honored with Bhutan's highest civilian award. “We are deeply grateful that PM Modi visited Bhutan despite his busy schedule...We had some problems with the weather, but he overcame that and today he arrived in person to receive the award. All of us are extremely delighted,” Tshering Tobgay said.
Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: PM assures new energy to bilateral ties
Addressing the shared aspirations between the two nations, PM Modi said, “Bharat has decided to become a Developed Nation by 2047; Bhutan has decided to become a 'High-income' country by 2034. To fulfil your goals, India stands with you for BB - Brand Bhutan and Bhutan Believe.”
“I assure you that the upcoming 5 years will give a new energy to our relations. We will work to create avenues in the connectivity, infrastructure, trade and energy sectors.”
Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: Modi commends Bhutan's climate action
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Bhutan's remarkable strides towards achieving carbon neutrality.
“When the world is struggling with the challenge of Climate Change, Bhutan's 'Carbon Neutral' progress will guide the way. ” Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: PM dedicates Bhutan's highest honor to 140 crore Indians
Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: On Friday, PM Modi dedicated Bhutan's highest honor to 140 crore Indians.
PM Modi said, "This honor is not my personal achievement, it is the honor of India and 140 crore Indians. I humbly accept this honor on behalf of all Indians in this great land of Bhutan and thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this honor," said PM Modi after being conferred Order of the Druk Gyalpo, reported ANI.
Source: Hindustan Times
