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Narendra Modi commences his Bhutan trip

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Aug 17, 2019, at 01:41 pm

Thimpu, Aug 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reached Bhutan as he commenced his two-day visit to the Himalayan nation.

Modi described his Bhutan trip as an 'important visit'.

"Reached Bhutan a short while ago, marking the start of an important visit. I am extremely grateful to @PMBhutan for welcoming me at the airport. His gesture is deeply touching," he said.

Reached Bhutan a short while ago, marking the start of an important visit. I am extremely grateful to @PMBhutan for welcoming me at the airport. His gesture is deeply touching. pic.twitter.com/75EYI4ItTz
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2019

He is visiting the nation at the invitation of Prime Minister of Bhutan Dr. Lotay Tshering.

"Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Bhutan, very early in his second term, is in line with GoI’s continued emphasis on its ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement earlier.

The Indian community in Bhutan is enthusiastic about PM @narendramodi’s visit.

Some moments from the rapturous welcome for the Prime Minister in Thimphu. pic.twitter.com/sKRIRr8R3Q
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 17, 2019

During the visit, the Prime Minister is expected to receive audiences with Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan and Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan and hold talks with the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dr. Lotay Tshering.

India and Bhutan share a special and time-tested partnership, anchored in mutual understanding and respect and reinforced by a shared cultural heritage and strong people to people links.

#NarendraModi #Bhutan #NarendraModiInBhutan #LotayTshering

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