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PM Modi Receives Bhutan's Highest Civilian Award, Stresses Inseparable India-Bhutan Ties — IN PICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first foreign head of government to be bestowed with Bhutan’s highest civilian honour, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first foreign head of government to be bestowed with Bhutan’s highest civilian honour, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the affinity between the people of India and Bhutan makes their bilateral relationship unique and asserted that the nations' ties are inseparable after receiving Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo'

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with Bhutan’s highest civilian honour, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, making him the first foreign head of government to receive this accolade. (Photo: PIB)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with Bhutan’s highest civilian honour, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, making him the first foreign head of government to receive this accolade. (Photo: PIB)
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Addressing a gathering in Bhutan during his two-day state visit, PM Modi emphasised the unique and inseparable bond between India and Bhutan. (Photo: PIB)
Addressing a gathering in Bhutan during his two-day state visit, PM Modi emphasised the unique and inseparable bond between India and Bhutan. (Photo: PIB)
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In his address, PM Modi highlighted the deep-rooted connection between the two nations, stating,
In his address, PM Modi highlighted the deep-rooted connection between the two nations, stating, "The affinity between people of India and Bhutan makes our relationship unique." (Photo: PIB)
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The expressed gratitude for the honour bestowed upon him, remarking,
The expressed gratitude for the honour bestowed upon him, remarking, "As an Indian, it is a great day for me. You have honoured me with Bhutan's highest (civilian) award." (Photo: PIB)
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"This honour is not my personal achievement. This is an honour for India and 140 crore Indians," PM Modi asserted. (Photo: PIB)
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PM Modi called on Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu on Friday and the two leaders reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to further the transformative partnership. (Photo: PIB)
PM Modi called on Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu on Friday and the two leaders reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to further the transformative partnership. (Photo: PIB)
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India and Bhutan on Friday exchanged several MoUs and signed agreements in the fields of energy, trade, digital connectivity, space and agriculture, and finalised the MoU on the establishment of rail links between the two nations. (Photo: PIB)
India and Bhutan on Friday exchanged several MoUs and signed agreements in the fields of energy, trade, digital connectivity, space and agriculture, and finalised the MoU on the establishment of rail links between the two nations. (Photo: PIB)
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The MoUs were exchanged in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay during the ongoing two-day State visit of Modi. (Photo: PIB)
The MoUs were exchanged in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay during the ongoing two-day State visit of Modi. (Photo: PIB)
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Prime Minister Modi met his Bhutanese counterpart in Thimphu over a working lunch hosted in his honour.He thanked Prime Minister Tobgay for the exceptional public welcome accorded to him. (Photo: PIB)
Prime Minister Modi met his Bhutanese counterpart in Thimphu over a working lunch hosted in his honour.He thanked Prime Minister Tobgay for the exceptional public welcome accorded to him. (Photo: PIB)

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