Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal and Secretary, MoICE, Bhutan Dasho Tashi Wangmo co-chaired the India-Bhutan, Commerce Secretary Level Meeting (CSLM) in Thimphu on Friday, where they decided to expedite development of cross-border and connectivity infrastructure.
Describing his state visit to Bhutan a very special one, PM Modi said, "I had the opportunity to meet His Majesty the King, PM @tsheringtobgay and other distinguished people of Bhutan. Our talks will add even more vigour to the India-Bhutan friendship. I am also grateful to have been conferr
The inauguration of Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuk Mother and Child Hospital by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bhutan, stands as a shining example of a strong partnership between the two nations in healthcare.
Praising India's Maitri initiative, Bhutan's Health Minister Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk, has said that the people of Bhutan were fortunate to receive 150,000 doses of vaccines from it during COVID-19.
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tobgay expressed his gratitude towards the Indian government for fully funding the construction of the state-of-the-art hospital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first foreign dignitary and fourth person to have been conferred with the Order of the Druk Gyalpo- Bhutan's highest civilian honour, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Friday.
While addressing a special briefing on PM Modi's State Visit to Bhutan, Kwatra noted that India has been largest development partner of Bhutan since the inception of Bhutan's next year five year plan process.
The 'Gelephu Mindfulness city' stands out as a very important project, said Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Friday, as he spoke at length on Bhutan's priority project.
In his address in Thimphu, PM Modi said, "Your Majesty, you're taking forward the rich culture of Bhutan with a modern vision. Your efforts are promoting 'innovation' along with 'inner joy' in Bhutan."