India-Bhutan Ties: Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck arrived within the nationwide capital on Thursday for a two-day official go to to India. Wangchuck’s go to to India is aimed toward strengthening the ties between the 2 nations. The 2 had been acquired by Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi. He famous that the Bhutanese king’s go to to India will additional strengthen the “distinctive bonds of friendship” shared by the 2 nations.
#WATCH | Delhi: King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and his spouse, The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck arrive in India on an official go to from 05-06 December. EAM Dr S Jaishankar receives them. pic.twitter.com/WNbDrG5oUx
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In a submit on X, Jaishankar acknowledged, “Honoured to welcome His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on his arrival in New Delhi as we speak. His go to will additional strengthen our distinctive bonds of friendship.” Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, accompanied by senior officers from the Bhutanese authorities, arrived in India.
Honoured to welcome His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on his arrival in New Delhi as we speak.
His go to will additional strengthen our distinctive bonds of friendship.
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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 5, 2024
Throughout the two-day go to, Bhutan’s King will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in accordance with the Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA). The EAM and senior officers of the Indian authorities will name on Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
“India and Bhutan take pleasure in distinctive ties of friendship and cooperation, that are characterised by mutual understanding and belief. The go to shall present either side a chance to assessment all the gamut of bilateral cooperation and to additional advance the exemplary bilateral partnership throughout numerous sectors,” MEA stated in a press launch.
On December 2, Bhutan’s Minister of Business, Commerce, and Employment, Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji, praised India as a pillar of help and inspiration for Bhutan. He stated that the belief and shared values between the 2 nations make India an enabler of Bhutan’s aspirations.
Talking on the inaugural session of the 29th Confederation of Indian Business (CII) Partnership Summit 2024 in Delhi on Monday, Dorji stated, “India’s position as Bhutan’s closest associate is just not solely a pillar of help but in addition an inspiration. The belief, collaboration, and shared values between our two international locations make India an enabler of Bhutan’s aspirations. Past herself, India permits alternatives and facilitates connections and engagements for us. It’s this spirit of collaboration and mutual progress that excites the 2 international locations.”
Dorji described the CII Partnership Summit as an “instance of India’s management, its dedication to fostering innovation, inclusivity, and shared prosperity throughout Asia and the bigger world.” He additionally highlighted how, underneath Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has emerged as a world chief for nations like Bhutan.
“Beneath the management of Prime Minister Modi, India has emerged as a world chief for international locations like Bhutan. India stands not solely as a trusted neighbour but in addition as a associate in our journey of progress and transformation, providing each inspiration and…help as we pursue our aspirations,” he stated.
“Leveraging this partnership, Bhutan has launched into a transformative care strategic plan to evolve right into a excessive revenue, Gross Nationwide Happiness, financial central Atmosphere Initiative,” he additional acknowledged.
(With ANI Inputs)
