Modi leaves for Bhutan on two-day visit

Visit reflects his government’s high importance to the ties with the Himalayan government, says PM

Published - August 17, 2019 11:26 am IST - New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first international visit to Bhutan in 2014 | File photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first international visit to Bhutan in 2014 | File photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left for Bhutan on a two-day state visit to promote the “time-tested friendship” between the two countries. In his departure statement issued on Friday, the Prime Minister said his visit to the Himalayan nation in the beginning of the current term reflects the high importance his government attaches to New Delhi’s relations with Bhutan — a “trusted friend and neighbour”.

Mr. Modi expressed confidence that his visit will promote India’s “time-tested and valued friendship” with Bhutan and consolidate it further for the prosperous future and progress of the people of both the countries.

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