Mr Togai’s remarks came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day state visit to Bhutan
Thimphu:
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Togai thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit Bhutan. He called it the “Modikar Assurance” and Prime Minister Modi fulfilled his promise to visit Bhutan.
Mr Togai said in a post on !”
Thank you so much my brother, PM @narendramodi Kat, you come to visit us. Neither a busy schedule nor bad weather could stop him from fulfilling his promise to visit us.this must be #ModiKaAssured Phenomenon! pic.twitter.com/mXkD5a4MUU
— Tshering Tobgay (@tsheringtobgay) March 23, 2024
Mr. Togai’s remarks came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day state visit to Bhutan on Saturday.
During the visit, Prime Minister Modi was awarded the “Bhutan Gyalpo Order”, Bhutan’s highest civilian honor, and dedicated it to the 1.4 billion Indian people. He expressed hope that relations between New Delhi and Thimphu would continue to grow for the benefit of the citizens of both countries.
“It is with great humility that I accept the Order of Drum Gyalpo. I thank His Majesty the King of Bhutan for the award. I dedicate it to the 1.4 billion people of India. I am also confident that India-Bhutan relations will continue to grow and benefit us Citizens,” PM Modi posted on X.
Prime Minister Modi became the first foreign dignitary and the fourth person to receive this honor. According to the determined ranking and order of priority, the Order of Drum Gyalpo was established as an order of lifetime achievement and is the pinnacle of the Bhutanese honors system, taking precedence over all orders, decorations and medals.
Prime Minister Modi left for New Delhi on Saturday morning. King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Togai of Bhutan went to the airport to see off Prime Minister Modi with a special gesture.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked King Jigme Kesar Namgyel Wangchuk of Bhutan for his special gesture.
PM Modi posted on Visit.” I had the opportunity to meet His Majesty the King, Prime Minister @tsheringtobgay and other distinguished personalities of Bhutan. “
“Our talks will add more vitality to the friendship between India and Bhutan. I am also happy to be awarded the Order of Drum Gyalpo. I am very grateful to the people of Bhutan for their warm hospitality. India will always be a reliable friend and partner of Bhutan, ” he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Baby Hospital on Saturday.
Togai expressed his gratitude to the Indian government for fully funding the construction of the state-of-the-art hospital.
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi paid a courtesy visit to King Jigme Kesar Namgyel Wangchuk of Bhutan at Tashi Chodzong Palace in Thimphu. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the special and unique relationship between India and Bhutan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Thugai of Bhutan reviewed various aspects of bilateral energy cooperation and welcomed the expert-level discussions on the 1,200 MW Punatsangchhu-I hydropower project, adding that they looked forward to the commissioning of the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project. . power project later this year.
The two leaders agreed that the India-Bhutan energy partnership has the potential to benefit both countries by enhancing energy security, strengthening the economy, creating jobs, increasing export earnings and promoting further development of industrial and financial capabilities.
Prime Minister Modi announced a huge aid of 100 billion rupees for Bhutan’s “13th Five-Year Plan” to further consolidate relations between the two countries.
Speaking at the Tendrelthang Festival Ground in Thimphu, Prime Minister Modi said: “We are committed to finding new possibilities in connectivity, infrastructure, trade and energy between India and Bhutan. A new airport should be built to enable this Better air connectivity, new rail connectivity between India and Bhutan.” Operations of Glephu to Kokrajhar, Santse to Banerhat, Brahmaputra waterways, we will see soon These projects were completed quickly. Integrated checkpoints will also be constructed to further strengthen trade infrastructure. “
“As always, we will fully cooperate and support the 13th Five-Year Plan of the Bhutanese government. I would also like to announce to my brothers and sisters in Bhutan that the Indian government will provide support of Rs 100 billion in this direction in the next five years. development,” he added.
Prime Minister Modi was originally scheduled to visit Bhutan from March 21 to 22. Due to bad weather at Paro Airport, both parties jointly decided to postpone the visit.
“Due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions at Paro Airport, both parties have decided to postpone the Prime Minister’s state visit to Bhutan originally scheduled for March 21 and 22, 2024,” the MEA said in a press release on March 20.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Bhutan comes amid the campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission had announced the dates for the Lok Sabha polls earlier this month.
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