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PM Modi Meets King Of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck In Delhi

PM Modi on Tuesday met the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Delhi. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is on a visit India from April 3- 5.

Wangchuckis accompanied by Dr Tandi Dorji, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, and senior officials of the Royal Government of Bhutan, according to the Ministry of External Affairs press release. His India visit comes at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu, as reported by the news agency ANI. 

The visit of the King of Bhutan is in keeping with the long-standing tradition of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries.  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today held a meeting with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Jaishankar noted that Bhutan King's vision for strengthening the unique partnership with India is "deeply appreciated."

Taking to his official Twitter handle, Jaishankar stated, "Deeply privileged to call on His Majesty the King of Bhutan today evening. His Majesty's vision for Bhutan's future and for strengthening the unique partnership with India is deeply appreciated."

On Monday, Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck arrived in India for a three-day visit at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who received him at the airport said the visit will further strengthen the "close and unique ties" between the two nations.

Taking to his official Twitter handle, Jaishankar wrote, "Honoured to welcome His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on his arrival in India. His visit will further strengthen the close and unique India-Bhutan partnership."

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