Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called on Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and exchanged views on taking the "exemplary" India-Bhutan partnership forward.
A traditional Chipdrel procession and welcome ceremony was held at the Tashichhodzong Palace here for Prime Minister Modi before his audience with the Bhutanese King and his wife Queen Jetsun Pema. The ceremony symbolises the purification of path along which the guests are led.
"PM @narendramodi had an audience with H.M. Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the Fourth King of Bhutan. Expressed his appreciation for his continued guidance on strengthening the unique India-Bhutan relationship." Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
Modi in Bhutan: PM calls on Bhutanese King
Modi in Bhutan: PM calls on Bhutanese King
20:17 August 17
PM calls on Bhutanese King
-
Nurturing bilateral ties.
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 17, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
PM @narendramodi had an audience with H.M. Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the Fourth King of Bhutan. Expressed his appreciation for his continued guidance on strengthening the unique India-Bhutan relationship. pic.twitter.com/FJI6M8ieEE
">Nurturing bilateral ties.
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 17, 2019
PM @narendramodi had an audience with H.M. Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the Fourth King of Bhutan. Expressed his appreciation for his continued guidance on strengthening the unique India-Bhutan relationship. pic.twitter.com/FJI6M8ieEENurturing bilateral ties.
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 17, 2019
PM @narendramodi had an audience with H.M. Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the Fourth King of Bhutan. Expressed his appreciation for his continued guidance on strengthening the unique India-Bhutan relationship. pic.twitter.com/FJI6M8ieEE
18:45 August 17
PM Modi meets monks at Simtokha Dzong
PM Modi meets monks at Simtokha Dzong in Bhutan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets monks at Simtokha Dzong in Semtokha. Prime Minister of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering also present.
18:22 August 17
PM Modi plants sapling in Simtokha Dzon
PM Modi plants sapling in Simtokha Dzon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a Cypress tree sapling at Simtokha Dzong. Prime Minister of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering was present with him.
18:10 August 17
It is our honor to be a part of Bhutan's development: PM Modi
It is our honor to be a part of Bhutan's development: PM Modi
"Who will not want a friend and a neighbour like Bhutan. It is an honour for us that India is a part of the development of Bhutan," said PM Modi.
17:38 August 17
Two countries are living the definition of true friendship:Bhutan PM
Two countries are living the definition of true friendship:Bhutan PM
Prime Minister of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering at Simtokha Dzong, Semtokha: India and Bhutan may vary in size but our beliefs, values and motivation are common. Today, I am overwhelmed with the sense pride that the two countries are living the definition of true friendship.
17:14 August 17
PM Modi unveils e-plaque of interconnection Education Network between India and Bhutan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering unveils e-plaque of the interconnection between India's National Knowledge Network and Bhutan's Druk Research and Education Network.
17:00 August 17
PM Modi inaugurates Mangdechhu hydroelectric power plant
PM inaugurates Mangdechhu hydroelectric power plant
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering at Simtokha Dzong inaugurates Mangdechhu hydroelectric power plant. Both Prime Ministers unveil the "Inauguration Plaque of the Ground Station for South Asian Satellite"
16:28 August 17
PM Narendra Modi meets PM of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Prime Minister of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering at Gyalyong Tshogkhang, the Parliament of Bhutan.
16:23 August 17
PM calls on Bhutanese King
Thimphu [Bhutan]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received a guard of honour at the Tashichhoedzong Palace.
At the palace, Modi is expected to meet King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. A traditional Chipdrel procession was hosted in the honour of the visiting dignitary.
"Traditional Chipdrel procession and welcome ceremony at the Tashichhodzong Palace for PM @narendramodi before the audience with His Majesty the King of Bhutan. The ceremony symbolises the purification of path along which the guests are led," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Bhutan. This is Modi's second visit to the Himalayan nation and first since his re-election as Prime Minister.
Modi arrived at the Paro International Airport earlier in the day and was received by his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering.
Hundreds of school children, waving the Indian and Bhutanese flags, lined the streets to welcome Modi.
The children in their traditional Bhutanese dress stood in rows along the streets as the Prime Minister made his way from Paro to Thimphu in the motorcade.
Modi was also greeted by the Indian diaspora at hotel Taj Tashi in Thimphu.
The Prime Minister's visit exemplifies the importance India attaches to its neighbourhood first policy.
Both countries are expected to sign 10 MoUs, in fields like education amongst others during the ongoing visit. Meetings are scheduled to be held at the Gyalyong Tshokhang, following which the MoUs will be inked.
Modi is also slated to meet the fourth king of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuk, later today.
A banquet will also be hosted in honour of the Prime Minister.
20:17 August 17
PM calls on Bhutanese King
-
Nurturing bilateral ties.
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 17, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
PM @narendramodi had an audience with H.M. Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the Fourth King of Bhutan. Expressed his appreciation for his continued guidance on strengthening the unique India-Bhutan relationship. pic.twitter.com/FJI6M8ieEE
">Nurturing bilateral ties.
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 17, 2019
PM @narendramodi had an audience with H.M. Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the Fourth King of Bhutan. Expressed his appreciation for his continued guidance on strengthening the unique India-Bhutan relationship. pic.twitter.com/FJI6M8ieEENurturing bilateral ties.
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 17, 2019
PM @narendramodi had an audience with H.M. Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the Fourth King of Bhutan. Expressed his appreciation for his continued guidance on strengthening the unique India-Bhutan relationship. pic.twitter.com/FJI6M8ieEE
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called on Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and exchanged views on taking the "exemplary" India-Bhutan partnership forward.
A traditional Chipdrel procession and welcome ceremony was held at the Tashichhodzong Palace here for Prime Minister Modi before his audience with the Bhutanese King and his wife Queen Jetsun Pema. The ceremony symbolises the purification of path along which the guests are led.
"PM @narendramodi had an audience with H.M. Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the Fourth King of Bhutan. Expressed his appreciation for his continued guidance on strengthening the unique India-Bhutan relationship." Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
18:45 August 17
PM Modi meets monks at Simtokha Dzong
PM Modi meets monks at Simtokha Dzong in Bhutan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets monks at Simtokha Dzong in Semtokha. Prime Minister of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering also present.
18:22 August 17
PM Modi plants sapling in Simtokha Dzon
PM Modi plants sapling in Simtokha Dzon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a Cypress tree sapling at Simtokha Dzong. Prime Minister of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering was present with him.
18:10 August 17
It is our honor to be a part of Bhutan's development: PM Modi
It is our honor to be a part of Bhutan's development: PM Modi
"Who will not want a friend and a neighbour like Bhutan. It is an honour for us that India is a part of the development of Bhutan," said PM Modi.
17:38 August 17
Two countries are living the definition of true friendship:Bhutan PM
Two countries are living the definition of true friendship:Bhutan PM
Prime Minister of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering at Simtokha Dzong, Semtokha: India and Bhutan may vary in size but our beliefs, values and motivation are common. Today, I am overwhelmed with the sense pride that the two countries are living the definition of true friendship.
17:14 August 17
PM Modi unveils e-plaque of interconnection Education Network between India and Bhutan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering unveils e-plaque of the interconnection between India's National Knowledge Network and Bhutan's Druk Research and Education Network.
17:00 August 17
PM Modi inaugurates Mangdechhu hydroelectric power plant
PM inaugurates Mangdechhu hydroelectric power plant
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering at Simtokha Dzong inaugurates Mangdechhu hydroelectric power plant. Both Prime Ministers unveil the "Inauguration Plaque of the Ground Station for South Asian Satellite"
16:28 August 17
PM Narendra Modi meets PM of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Prime Minister of Bhutan (Dr.) Lotay Tshering at Gyalyong Tshogkhang, the Parliament of Bhutan.
16:23 August 17
PM calls on Bhutanese King
Thimphu [Bhutan]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received a guard of honour at the Tashichhoedzong Palace.
At the palace, Modi is expected to meet King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. A traditional Chipdrel procession was hosted in the honour of the visiting dignitary.
"Traditional Chipdrel procession and welcome ceremony at the Tashichhodzong Palace for PM @narendramodi before the audience with His Majesty the King of Bhutan. The ceremony symbolises the purification of path along which the guests are led," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Bhutan. This is Modi's second visit to the Himalayan nation and first since his re-election as Prime Minister.
Modi arrived at the Paro International Airport earlier in the day and was received by his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering.
Hundreds of school children, waving the Indian and Bhutanese flags, lined the streets to welcome Modi.
The children in their traditional Bhutanese dress stood in rows along the streets as the Prime Minister made his way from Paro to Thimphu in the motorcade.
Modi was also greeted by the Indian diaspora at hotel Taj Tashi in Thimphu.
The Prime Minister's visit exemplifies the importance India attaches to its neighbourhood first policy.
Both countries are expected to sign 10 MoUs, in fields like education amongst others during the ongoing visit. Meetings are scheduled to be held at the Gyalyong Tshokhang, following which the MoUs will be inked.
Modi is also slated to meet the fourth king of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuk, later today.
A banquet will also be hosted in honour of the Prime Minister.
Intro:Body:
Conclusion:
https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pm-modi-receives-guard-of-honour-at-tashichhoedzong-palace20190817160044/
Conclusion:
Last Updated : Aug 17, 2019, 8:52 PM IST
