Prime Minister Narendra Modi|Image Credit: ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take a trip to Bhutan on Tuesday on a two-day check out to even more enhance bilateral ties and inaugurate a mega hydroelectric job collectively established by the 2 nations.
Modi will fulfill Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and hold extensive talks with Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay throughout the November 11-12 check out.
The prime minister will likewise go to events to mark the 70th birth anniversary of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the previous king of Bhutan.
“The visit seeks to strengthen the special ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Saturday.
Modi and King Wangchuck will collectively inaugurate the 1020 mega watt Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric task established collectively by India and Bhutan, it stated.
The prime minister will participate in the events devoted to the 70th birth anniversary of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan, the MEA stated.
“India and Bhutan share a unique and exemplary partnership marked by deep mutual trust, goodwill and respect for each other,” it stated.
Modi’s go to likewise accompanies the exposition of the spiritual Piprahwa antiques of Lord Buddha, which have actually been sent out to Bhutan from India.
He will provide prayers to the holy antiques at Tashichhodzong in Thimphu and take part in the Global Peace Prayer Festival arranged by the Bhutan federal government, the MEA stated.
“The shared spiritual heritage and warm people-to-people ties are a hallmark of the special partnership,” the MEA stated.
“The prime minister’s visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to deliberate on ways to further enhance and strengthen our bilateral partnership, and exchange views on regional and wider issues of mutual interest,” it stated.
The ties in between India and Bhutan have actually been on a growth.
In September, India revealed its strategy to construct 2 cross-border train relate to Bhutan at an expense of over Rs 4,000 crore, in the very first such train connection jobs with the Himalayan country.
Under the effort, brand-new rail links will be established in between the Bhutanese cities of Gelephu and Samtse and Kokrajhar in Assam and Banarhat in West Bengal.
Released on November 8, 2025
