Later, Prime Minister Modi met the fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuk, and expressed appreciation for his continued guidance on strengthening the unique India-Bhutan relationship. In a joint press statement with Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering, Modi said the intelligence and foresight of the King of Bhutan has guided the bilateral relations for a long time. "Not only this, his vision has presented Bhutan to the whole world as a unique example, where development is measured not by figures but by happiness. Where economic development moves along with tradition and environment. Who wouldn't want such a friend, and such a neighbour," Prime Minister Modi said.
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Modi, who is here on his second visit to Bhutan and the first since his re-election in May this year, held wide ranging talks with the Bhutanese Prime Minister during which they discussed steps to further expand the bilateral partnership across several sectors as the two nations signed 10 MoUs to infuse new energy in their ties. The two countries signed 10 Memorandum of Understandings in the field of space research, aviation, IT, power and education. Modi also launched RuPay Card in Bhutan by making a purchase at Simtokha Dzong, built in 1629 by Shabdrung Namgyal, which functions as a monastic and administrative centre and is one of the oldest dzongs in Bhutan.