Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Bhutan from 11th of this month. During the visit, Mr. Modi and King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, will inaugurate the one thousand twenty megawatt 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 the 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 the bilateral partnership, and exchange views on regional and wider issues of mutual interest.
