Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay extended a warm welcome to PM Modi upon his arrival.

PM Modi Bhutan Visit News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Thimphu on Tuesday morning for a two-day state visit to Bhutan.

During the visit, PM Modi will participate in the Global Peace Prayer Festival, organised by the Royal Government of Bhutan, according to reports by ANI.

Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay extended a warm welcome to PM Modi upon his arrival.

"Landed in Bhutan. Grateful to Prime Minister Tobgay for the warm and gracious welcome at the airport. This visit reflects the deep bonds of friendship and cooperation shared between our two nations. India and Bhutan enjoy a time-tested partnership anchored in trust, goodwill and mutual respect. I look forward to further strengthening our close ties during this visit," PM Modi wrote in a post on X. 

Earlier in a separate post  PM said, "This visit comes at a time when Bhutan is marking the 70th birthday of His Majesty the Fourth King. I will be holding talks with His Majesty the King of Bhutan, His Majesty the Fourth King and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay."

In a big boost to the energy partnership between the two nations, PM Modi will inaugurate the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower.

"This visit will add new vigour to our bilateral relations," PM Modi added. 

"The exposition of the Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha from India during the organisation of the Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan reflects our two countries’ deep-rooted civilisational and spiritual ties," PM Modi said before his departure to Bhutan, according to his office.

"The visit will also mark another major milestone in our successful energy partnership with the inauguration of the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project,"  he said. 

"I look forward to meeting His Majesty the King of Bhutan, His Majesty the Fourth King, and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. I am confident that my visit will further deepen our bonds of friendship and strengthen our efforts towards shared progress and prosperity. India and Bhutan enjoy exemplary ties of friendship and cooperation, rooted in deep mutual trust, understanding, and goodwill. Our partnership is a key pillar of our Neighbourhood First Policy and a model for exemplary friendly relations between neighbouring countries," PM Modi further added. 

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