1 / 9Modi in Bhutan: "Bhutan mein aapka swagat hai mere bade bhai @narendramodi Ji,” wrote Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, on social media, welcoming Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi embarked on a two-day state visit to Bhutan, reinforcing India’s unique relations with the Himalayan nation under the ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy. (PTI Photo)
2 / 9Red-Carpet Welcome: Upon his arrival at Paro airport, PM Modi was greeted with a red-carpet welcome. The visit was postponed due to inclement weather and rescheduled between March 21 and 22. (PTI Photo)
3 / 9Greetings from Bhutanese people:The Bhutanese people lined up the entire 45-kilometre route from Paro International Airport to Thimphu, adorned with Indian and Bhutanese flags. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “I am grateful to the people of Bhutan, especially the young children, for the memorable welcome to their beautiful country.” (Image: PTI)
4 / 9High-Level Meetings: PM Modi is scheduled to meet Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, and Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan. He will also hold talks with the Prime Minister of Bhutan. The visit is in line with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan. (PTI Photo)
5 / 9Strengthening Ties: PM Modi is set to inaugurate the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Thimphu, built with the assistance of the Government of India. (Image: x.com/tsheringtobgay)
6 / 9Bilateral talks: The visit aims to “exchange views on bilateral and regional matters of interest and deliberate on ways to expand and intensify our exemplary partnership for the benefit of our peoples”, as per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). (Image: PTI)
7 / 9India-Bhutan ink MoUs: PM Modi with Foreign Secretary of India Vinay Mohan Kwatra signed and exchanged several MoUs and agreements with Bhutan’s PM Tshering Tobay and other officials from the two countries in Thimpu. (Image: PTI)
8 / 9Visit to the palace: PM Modi met Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at the Tashichho Dzong Palace, in Thimphu on the first day of his two-day state visit to the Himalayan nation. (Image: PTI)
9 / 9Bestowed with highest civilian award: PM Modi was honoured with Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’ for his contribution to boosting the friendship between the two neighbouring countries and people-centric leadership. He became the first foreign head of the government to receive the honour. (Image: PTI)
