Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: PM Modi receives Bhutan's highest honour

Bhutan PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay extended warm congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being honoured with Bhutan's highest civilian award. “We are deeply grateful that PM Modi visited Bhutan despite his busy schedule...We had some problems with the weather, but he overcame that and today he arrived in person to receive the award. All of us are extremely delighted,” Tshering Tobgay said.

Addressing the shared aspirations between the two nations, PM Modi said, “Bharat has decided to become a Developed Nation by 2047; Bhutan has decided to become a 'High-income' country by 2034. To fulfil your goals, India stands with you for BB - Brand Bhutan and Bhutan Believe.”

“I assure you that the upcoming 5 years will give a new energy to our relations. We will work to create avenues in the connectivity, infrastructure, trade and energy sectors.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Bhutan's remarkable strides towards achieving carbon neutrality.

“When the world is struggling with the challenge of Climate Change, Bhutan's 'Carbon Neutral' progress will guide the way. ”

Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: On Friday, PM Modi dedicated Bhutan's highest honour to 140 crore Indians.

PM Modi said, "This honour is not my personal achievement, it is the honour of India and 140 crore Indians. I humbly accept this honour on behalf of all Indians in this great land of Bhutan and thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this honour," said PM Modi after being conferred Order of the Druk Gyalpo, reported ANI.

On Friday, the King of Bhutan conferred the Order of the Druk Gyalpo on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

As per ranking and precedence established, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo was instituted as the decoration for lifetime achievement and is the pinnacle of the honour system in Bhutan, taking precedence over all orders, decorations and medals, reported news agency ANI.

Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending a cultural programme at the Tendrelthang Festival Ground in Bhutan. Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is also present during the event.

Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: On Friday, PM Modi met Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at the Tashichho Dzong Palace in Thimphu.

Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: PM Modi attended the Chhipdrel procession in Bhutan on Friday. He is on a two-day State visit to the country.

Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: During his State visit to Bhutan, PM Modi will inaugurate the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Thimphu, a state-of-the-art hospital, built with the assistance of the Government of India in Thimphu, reported news agency PTI.

Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: A group of Bhutanese youngsters dressed in traditional Indian attire performed on a Garba song written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to welcome him to their country on Friday, reported news agency PTI.

PM Modi is on a two-day State visit to further cement India's unique relations with the Himalayan nation as part of the country's 'Neighbourhood First' Policy.

Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: Bhutan's PM Tshering Tobgay shared a post on X(formerly Twitter) welcoming PM Modi.

Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: On Friday, MoUs were exchanged between India and Bhutan during PM Modi's visit to the country.

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Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded warm welcome by the Indian diaspora at a hotel in Bhutan on Friday. People greeted the PM and waved India's national flag.

Check out this video of Bhutan's people welcoming PM Modi.

Narendra Modi Bhutan Visit Live: Bhutan's PM Tshering Tobgay visited India from March 14-18. India was the destination for Tobgay’s first foreign visit after assuming office in January.

PM Modi arrived in Paro, Bhutan on Friday. He was accorded a warm reception & Guard of Honour.

Narendra Modi Bhutan visit Live: Taking to X(formerly Twitter) on Friday, PM Modi shared a picture of his departure to Bhutan and captioned the post as: "On the way to Bhutan, where I will be attending various programmes aimed at further cementing the India-Bhutan partnership. I look forward to talks with Majesty the King of Bhutan, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and Prime Minister @tsheringtobgay".