“To this day, this land keeps the Vajrayana Shiksha alive,” he said.
Thimphu:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Bhutan, praised the ties between the two countries and said the partnership between India and Bhutan is not limited to land and water.
Speaking in Thimphu on Friday, Prime Minister Modi said, “Bharat-Bhutan partnership is not limited to land and water…Bhutan is now a partner in Bharat’s space mission.”
“Bhutanese scientists launched satellites in collaboration with ISRO. We celebrate each other’s achievements,” he said.
Prime Minister Modi said that the relationship between India and Bhutan is both ancient and new.
“When I became the Prime Minister of India in 2014, it was a natural choice to visit Bhutan on my first overseas trip. The welcome and warmth extended to me by Bhutan 10 years ago made my experience at the beginning of my trip as Prime Minister unforgettable. ,” he explain.
Prime Minister Modi also praised the shared heritage between the two countries, adding that they collaborate and celebrate each other’s successes.
“Bharat and Bhutan are part of a common heritage. Bharat is the birthplace of Buddha, the place where Buddha attained nirvana, and Bhutan is the place where Buddha’s teachings are embraced and preserved. It keeps this tradition alive. Vajrayana Buddhism,” PM Modi said.
“To this day, this land keeps the Vajrayana Shiksha alive,” he said.
In his speech, Prime Minister Modi recalled India’s moon landing mission and said that when the Chandrayaan mission was successful, the people of Bhutan were as happy as the people of India.
“We collaborate and celebrate each other’s successes. The people of Bhutan are as happy as the people of India when India’s Chandrayaan mission is successful,” PM Modi said.
Last year, India became the fourth country to successfully land a robot on the moon with the “Chandrayaan-3” mission.
Subsequently, it successfully launched India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1. These milestones not only solidify India’s position in the global space economy but also provide impetus to India’s private space sector.
Prime Minister Modi said that the aspirations and goals of the youth of India and Bhutan are similar and assured that the Himalayan nation will provide support at every step to make BB ie Brand Bhutan and Bhutan Believe a success. “
“The relationship between Bhutan and India is both ancient and new. Bhutan was the first country I visited after taking office as Prime Minister of India in 2014. I remember the warm welcome I received when I arrived here 10 years ago. The land of the thunder dragon. “
Affirming India’s support for Bhutan, he said, “The aspirations and goals of young people in India and Bhutan are similar. India has set a goal of becoming a developed country by 2047, while Bhutan has set a goal of becoming a developed country by 2047.” Aiming to become a high-income country by 2034. To achieve your goals, India stands with you every step of the way to make BB ie Brand Bhutan and Bhutan Believe a success. “
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked King Jigme Kesar Namgyel Wangchuk of Bhutan for bestowing upon him the Himalayan country’s highest honor, the Order of the Dragon Gyalpo. He is the first foreign head of government to receive this honor.
“Countries are moving in the right direction.”
“This honor is not my personal achievement. It is the honor of India and 1.4 billion Indians. I humbly accept this honor on behalf of all Indians in the great land of Bhutan and express my sincere gratitude to all of you for receiving this honor Kudos,” he added.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi paid a courtesy visit to King Jigme Kesar Namgyel Wangchuk of Bhutan at Tashi Chodzong Palace in Thimphu. Prime Minister Modi received a grand welcome there.
He also participated in a cultural event held at the Tendrelthang Festival Ground in the presence of the King of Bhutan. Prime Minister Modi received a warm welcome from a large number of people in Bhutan.
Prime Minister Modi also met with Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Togai and reviewed bilateral relations. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the multifaceted partnership between India and Bhutan.
According to a Ministry of External Affairs press release, Prime Minister Modi and Togai discussed various aspects of multifaceted bilateral relations and agreed on further strengthening cooperation in the fields of renewable energy, agriculture, youth exchanges, environment and forestry, and tourism. understanding. .
Randhir Jaiswal, official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, posted on They reviewed bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the multifaceted partnership.”
Prime Minister Modi also interacted with Indian expatriates and locals from Bhutan who gathered outside a hotel in Thimphu to welcome him.
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