Thimphu, Nov 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Bhutan’s Fourth King, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, and attend the Kalachakra ceremony on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of his two day visit to the Himalayan kingdom. The visit underscores India’s deepening bilateral ties with Bhutan and its continued commitment to the Neighbourhood First Policy.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi held comprehensive talks with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, covering a wide range of areas including energy cooperation, connectivity, capacity building, technology, defence, and security.
Following the delegation-level discussions, both leaders jointly inaugurated the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, a key milestone in the India–Bhutan energy partnership and a symbol of their enduring development cooperation.
“Had a very good meeting with His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan. We covered the full range of India-Bhutan relations, including cooperation in energy, connectivity, and security. India is proud to be a key partner in Bhutan’s development journey,” Prime Minister Modi said in a post on social media.
Emphasizing the shared spiritual and cultural heritage between the two countries, the Prime Minister and the Bhutanese King jointly offered prayers before the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha at Thimphu’s Tashichhodzong.
The sacred relics, housed at the Grand Kuenrey Hall, were sent from India to Bhutan as a special gesture to commemorate the 70th birth anniversary of the Fourth King and the Global Peace Prayer Festival organized by the Royal Government of Bhutan.
Prime Minister Modi also joined the celebrations marking the Fourth King’s milestone birthday, reaffirming the centuries-old friendship and cultural bonds that define the India–Bhutan relationship.