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Narendra Modi meets Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, takes stock of progress in bilateral ties

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Apr 04, 2023, at 09:19 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with visiting Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, during which both sides took stock of the progress in bilateral ties.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in a tweet said: “Taking forward unique relationship of India- Bhutan friendship & cooperation."

“PM @narendramodi received His Majesty the King of Bhutan ahead of their talks," Bagchi tweeted.

A tribute to Bapu’s lasting legacy!

His Majesty the King of Bhutan paid his respects to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. pic.twitter.com/oVtOwtu7Is
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) April 4, 2023

“An opportunity to take stock of progress in bilateral ties," he said.

Earlier in the day, the Bhutan King paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat.

The MEA spokesperson in a tweet said: “A tribute to Bapu’s lasting legacy!"

Taking forward unique relationship of 🇮🇳🇧🇹 friendship & cooperation.

PM @narendramodi received His Majesty the King of Bhutan ahead of their talks.

An opportunity to take stock of progress in bilateral ties. pic.twitter.com/XRqPLswvGM
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) April 4, 2023

“His Majesty the King of Bhutan paid his respects to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat," he said.

The Bhutanese King is on a three-day official visit to India.

On Monday evening, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received the King at the airport and later called on him at the hotel.

#India #Bhutan #NarendraModi #BhutanKing

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