On a formal visit to India, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk touched down in New Delhi on Sunday, where he was cordially greeted by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the Bhutan King’s visit to India would strengthen the strong ties of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
“His Majesty the King of Bhutan warmly received by EAM @DrSJaishankar upon his arrival in New Delhi. His Majesty is on an official visit to India. The visit will further strengthen close bonds of friendship and cooperation with a valued partner,” MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated on X (formerly Twitter).
According to the MEA, the Bhutan King will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Notably, Bhutan King on Friday began his 8-day India-visit from Assam. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma received the Bhutan Royal at the Guwahati airport.
During his arrival in Assam, Wnagchuck was accompanied by senior officials of the royal government of Bhutan.
He began his Assam tour with a visit to the reverred Kamakhya Temple atop the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati.
The Bhutan King also held a meeting with CM Sarma.