PM Modi concludes his 2-day Bhutan visit

King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Bhutanese PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay both came to see off PM Modi at the airport.

Published on: Mar 23, 2024 12:20 PM IST

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day visit to Bhutan and emplaned for New Delhi on Saturday morning.  (PTI)

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PM Narendra Modi being seen off Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay as he concludes his two-day state visit, in Thimphu. (PTI)

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Earlier in the day, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital along with his Bhutanese counterpart, Dasho Tshering Tobgay.  (PTI)

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During his visit, PM Narendra Modi announced a substantial assistance package of 10,000 crores for Bhutan's 13th five-year plan, further solidifying the bond between the two countries.  (PTI)

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PM Tobgay lauded this gesture, hailing PM Narendra Modi as a "friend and elder brother" whose visit to Bhutan was warmly received by its citizens.  (PTI)

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PM Narendra Modi was conferred with 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo' Bhutan's highest civilian honour. He became only the first foreign dignitary and the fourth person to receive this award.  (PTI)

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During the two-day visit, PM Modi and Bhutan PM Tobgay reviewed all aspects of bilateral energy cooperation. They welcomed the expert-level discussions on the 1200 MW Punatsangchhu-I Hydro-electric Project and expressed anticipation for the commissioning of the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydro-electric Project later this year.  (PTI)

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PM Modi's two-day state visit to Bhutan spanned from March 22-23.   (PTI)

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Upon his arrival, he received a rousing welcome from the people who turned out in large numbers to accord a warm reception in Bhutan.   (ANI)