bhutan king on 2 day visit to delhi calls india the most trustworthy neighbor

Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and his wife Gyaltsen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck are on an official visit to India from December 5-6. Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar welcomed him. Jaishankar said the Bhutan King’s visit to India will further strengthen the ‘unique bonds of friendship’ between the two countries. Today in a post on arrival in New Delhi. His visit will further strengthen the unique bond of our friendship. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Jetson Pema Wangchuck arrived in India along with senior officials of the Government of Bhutan. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the King of Bhutan will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit. Jaishankar and senior officials of the Government of India will meet Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk. The Ministry of External Affairs said that India and Bhutan enjoy unique relations of friendship and cooperation, which is characterized by mutual understanding and trust. The visit will provide an opportunity to both sides to review and take forward the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation.

On 2 December, Bhutan’s Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Lyonpo Namgyel Dorji, praised India as a pillar of support and inspiration for Bhutan. He said the trust and shared values ​​between the two countries make India supportive of Bhutan’s aspirations.

Speaking at the inaugural session of the 29th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit 2024 in Delhi, Dorji said India’s role as Bhutan’s closest partner is not only a pillar of support but also an inspiration. The trust, cooperation and shared values ​​between our two countries make India supportive of Bhutan’s aspirations, India enables opportunities for us, facilitates connections and engagement. It is the spirit of cooperation and mutual development that excites both countries.