Prime Minister narendra Modi has embarked on a state visit to Bhutan this morning. The Prime Minister was scheduled to leave yesterday for the two-day visit but the programme was rescheduled due to inclement weather conditions over Paro airport in Bhutan.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will receive audience with the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Fourth King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck. He will also hold talks with his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay.

Ministry of External Affairs said, the visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan and the Government’s emphasis on its Neighbourhood First Policy. It said, India and Bhutan share a unique and enduring partnership which is rooted in mutual trust, understanding and goodwill. MEA said, the shared spiritual heritage and warm people to people ties add depth and vibrancy to India-Bhutan exceptional relations. It said, the visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on bilateral and regional matters of interest and deliberate on ways to expand and intensify the exemplary partnership for the benefit of the people of both countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he will attend various programmes in Bhutan aimed at further cementing the India-Bhutan partnership. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that he is looking forward to talks with the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuckand, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay.