15 March 2024: His Excellency Dasho Tshering Tobgay, the Prime Minister of Bhutan called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
During the visit of the Bhutanese Prime Minister to India, the President expressed her appreciation for the fact that he had chosen India as his first overseas destination after taking the oath of office. She emphasized the close and unique relationship shared between India and Bhutan, which is based on mutual trust, goodwill, and understanding at all levels. The President highlighted that the two countries are connected by their shared spiritual heritage of Buddhism. Additionally, she stated that India deeply values its multifaceted partnership with Bhutan, which covers sectors such as energy cooperation, development partnership, people-to-people relations, trade, and investment linkages.
The President assured Bhutan that India is a reliable friend and partner. She also emphasized that India is fortunate to collaborate with Bhutan in the development cooperation sector, aiming to enhance the socio-economic well-being and prosperity of the people of Bhutan. The President reiterated that India’s development partnership with Bhutan will always be guided by Bhutan’s priorities and aspirations, particularly those of the youth.