King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan visited Assam on April 19, 2025, to inspect the Inland Waterways Terminal and Multi-Modal Logistics Park at Jogighopa, reinforcing India-Bhutan ties under the 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
Amid growing concerns over China's plans to construct the "world's largest dam" on Brahmaputra, experts from India and Bhutan have voiced serious reservations about the project, warning of environmental and geopolitical risks.
As a mark of respect to the late former Prime Minister and in solidarity with the Government and people of India, all national flags across the country and at Bhutan's Embassies, Missions, and Consulates abroad are being flown at half-mast.
The high-level visit signifies the deep-rooted ties and mutual respect between the two neighbouring nations, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
In a bid to strengthen India-Bhutan relations, the Immigration Check Post (ICP) at Land Port Darranga in Assam's Tamulpur district along Indo-Bhutan border will be inaugurated on Thursday.
PM Tobgay is among the distinguished guests set to attend the eagerly awaited ceremony in which BJP leader Modi will be sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time.
Tobgay said that PM Modi whom he refers to as his elder brother, has offered his support and his government's assistance, for Bhutan's 13 five-year plan. And for that, on behalf of all the people of Bhutan, I would like to offer my gratitude to the PM and the people of India."
Calling the aspirations and goals of the youth of two nations "similar", PM Modi assured Bhutan of India's support at each step to make Brand Bhutan and Bhutan Believe successful.
The meeting between the Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday has garnered significant interest, especially in view of the heightened focus on the Doklam issue, The Bhutan Live reported.
According to The Bhutan Live, India and Bhutan share a special bilateral relationship. Bhutan has the most significant share of the allocated budget for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) under Grants and Loans to Foreign Governments.
Bhutan National Assembly Speaker Wangchuk Namgyel met with Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in Mumbai last week and discussed how they could enhance tourism ties, reported Bhutan Live.