Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened with his Bhutanese counterpart, Tshering Tobgay, within the confines of the national capital on the preceding Thursday. Tobgay’s visit marks his inaugural foray beyond Bhutan’s borders subsequent to his inauguration in February 2024.
The deliberations between the two leaders encompassed a comprehensive evaluation of the advancements across various spheres of bilateral collaboration, inclusive of but not limited to, infrastructural augmentation, connectivity amplification, energy resource utilization, hydroelectric power cooperation, interpersonal exchanges, and developmental synergy. They unequivocally reaffirmed their unwavering dedication to fortify the distinctive and unparalleled bilateral camaraderie.
Expressing profound gratitude, the Bhutanese Prime Minister extended his gratitude towards India for its consistent, dependable, and esteemed partnership in furtherance of Bhutan’s developmental prerogatives. Acting as the emissary of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the reigning monarch of Bhutan, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay extended a formal invitation to Prime Minister Modi to embark upon a visit to Bhutan. The invitation was graciously accepted, with Prime Minister Modi scheduling his forthcoming visit to Bhutan for the ensuing week.
Following the rendezvous with Prime Minister Modi, Prime Minister Tobgay took to the online platform X, conveying his sentiments: “It was indeed a pleasure to convene with my esteemed compatriot, Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi. I conveyed my gratitude for his unwavering support to Bhutan, and we delved into an array of topics aimed at fortifying the bonds between Bhutan and India. Prime Minister Modi Ji graciously consented to pay a visit to Bhutan imminently … indeed, as early as next week!” Prime Minister Modi reciprocated the sentiment, expressing contentment in meeting his ally on his inaugural overseas sojourn subsequent to his ascension to office in February 2024. The discussions were described as fruitful, encompassing a myriad of facets pertaining to their exclusive and distinguished alliance.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Modi extended his heartfelt appreciation to the King of Bhutan and Prime Minister Tobgay for extending the invitation. The ties between the two nations are characterized by warmth and geniality, underpinned by a foundation of trust, benevolence, and reciprocal comprehension across all echelons.
In antecedence to this rendezvous, the Union Cabinet, presided over by Prime Minister Modi, accorded its assent for the execution of three Memoranda of Understanding between India and Bhutan, spanning cooperation in the realm of petroleum product provision, energy conservation, and collaborative endeavors in the domain of food safety protocols.