“We express our appreciation and joy for India’s achievements,” he said
Thimphu:
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk of Bhutan hailed the former, calling him an “outstanding leader”, adding, Countries need such leaders to progress and prosper.
In his video message, King Wangchuck emphasized that India has paved the way for a promising and prosperous future, adding that Bhutan expressed its appreciation and joy for India’s achievements.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India has not only achieved impressive successes in the past decade but also paved the way for a promising and prosperous future. We applaud and are happy for India’s achievements. Countries need to be outstanding Leaders like this come to progress and prosperity, but such leaders are rare. To find a great leader, one must have compassion, a deep devotion to the country, and a willingness to serve the country wholeheartedly,” he said.
“Leaders exercise power not for themselves but to bring about substantive change with the unwavering support of the people. In my opinion, Prime Minister Modi embodies these qualities. Prime Minister Modi was awarded the Druk Ghar of Bhutan The highest award awarded to Prime Minister Modi is a symbol of our deep gratitude to the Government of India, the people of India and Prime Minister Modi for his continued support to Bhutan.”
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Togai on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit Bhutan.
Tobgay said in a post on Phenomenon!”
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 precedence, the Order of Drum Gyalpo was established as a lifetime achievement medal 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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital along with his Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. Togai expressed his gratitude to the Government of India for fully funding the construction of this 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 new possibilities in connectivity, infrastructure, trade and energy between India and Bhutan.
There should be a new airport for better air connectivity, new railways between Gleip to Kokrajhar, Santse to Banaghat, and waterway operations through the Brahmaputra, we will soon Will see these projects completed quickly. Integrated checkpoints will also be established to further strengthen trade infrastructure. “
“We will continue to 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 10,000 crore to invest in this direction over the next five years. Rs,” 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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