Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Bhutan beginning tomorrow. During the visit, Mr Modi and King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will inaugurate the one thousand twenty mega watt Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project.

 

 

The project is jointly developed by India and Bhutan. The Prime Minister will attend the celebrations dedicated to the 70th birth anniversary of Fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck and also meet his counterpart Tshering Tobgay.

 

 

Mr Modi will participate in the Global Peace Prayer Festival and offer prayers to the Holy Relics at Tashichhodzong in Thimphu. The External Affairs Ministry said that the Prime Minister’s visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to deliberate on ways to further enhance and strengthen bilateral partnership, and exchange views on regional and wider issues of mutual interest.