PM Modi, Bhutan King resolve to strengthen exemplary partnership

The two leaders exchanged ideas on the ‘Gelephu Mindfulness City’ initiative, a visionary project spearheaded by Wangchuk to catalyse Bhutan’s development and strengthen linkages with adjoining border areas in India.

The King is accompanied by Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and senior officials of the Bhutanese government.

Following the talks, PM Modi hosted a lunch in honour of the Bhutanese King and the Queen.

“The meeting underscored the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan, reflecting the spirit of mutual trust, cooperation and profound understanding that underpins the bilateral relations between the two countries,” a government statement said.

The Prime Minister and the Bhutanese King expressed satisfaction at the excellent state of bilateral relations, encompassing development cooperation, clean energy partnership, trade and investment, space and technology cooperation and people-to-people ties, it said.

“They reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening this exemplary partnership across all sectors,” it said.

“The Prime Minister reiterated India’s strong commitment to the economic development in Bhutan, highlighting the doubling of India’s development support to Bhutan for its 13th five-year plan period,” the statement said. The Bhutanese King expressed gratitude to PM Modi and the people of India for their steadfast support for Bhutan’s aspirations for happiness, progress and prosperity.