Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bhutan’s Fourth King, ‘Druk Gyalpo’, Jigme Singye Wangchuck throughout a gathering, in Bhutan. , Picture Credit score: PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (November 12, 2025) met with Bhutan’s former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck and mentioned he appreciated his in depth efforts over time in direction of additional cementing ties between the 2 South Asian neighbours.
“Had an exquisite assembly with His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. Appreciated his in depth efforts over time in direction of additional cementing India-Bhutan ties,” Mr. Modi mentioned in a social media publish.
Throughout the assembly, they mentioned cooperation in power, commerce, expertise and connectivity.
“Lauded the progress within the Gelephu Mindfulness Metropolis Venture, which aligns with our Act East Coverage,” Mr. Modi added.
Mr. Modi additionally thanked “His Majesty for his clever counsel and steering in additional enhancing the particular India-Bhutan friendship”, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs mentioned.
The Prime Minister conveyed greatest needs of the federal government and folks of India for the previous King’s continued good well being, well-being and a protracted life, the Ministry added.
Mr. Modi, who’s on a two-day go to to the Himalayan nationon Tuesday addressed an occasion at Changlimethang Stadium to mark the seventieth beginning anniversary of Bhutan’s fourth ‘Druk Gyalpo’ Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
Mr. Modi mentioned India and Bhutan have shared a deep religious and cultural bond for hundreds of years and it was his dedication to take part on this “vital event”.
The Prime Minister highlighted the fourth King’s transformative tenure that noticed the emergence of Bhutan as a “fashionable nation-state” and as a constitutional democratic monarchy.
Below the fourth King’s management, Bhutan launched the distinctive idea of gross nationwide happiness, mixing financial progress with sustainability, Mr. Modi mentioned.
The fourth King of Bhutan is a confluence of knowledge, simplicity, braveness, and selfless service to the nation, Mr. Modi mentioned.
He performed a decisive function in establishing democratic methods in Bhutan and establishing peace in border areas, Mr. Modi mentioned.
The Prime Minister additionally inaugurated the Punatsanchchhu-II undertaking together with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck following their wide-ranging talks.
Mr. Modi mentioned progress and prosperity of the 2 international locations is carefully linked and that there might be larger deal with boosting connectivity.
Printed – November 12, 2025 11:04 am IST