New Delhi, November 12
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an audience today with Jigme Singye Wangchuck, The Fourth King of Bhutan, in Thimphu.
Prime Minister conveyed felicitations on the occasion of his 70th birth anniversary, Modi thanked the Fourth King for his leadership, counsel and guidance in further strengthening India-Bhutan friendship. Both leaders held discussions on bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest. In this context, they underlined the shared spiritual and cultural bonds that bring the people of the two countries closer. Prime Minister joined King of Bhutan, His Majesty, the Fourth King of Bhutan and Prime Minister of Bhutan at the Kalachakra initiation ceremony at Changlimithang Stadium, as part of the ongoing Global Peace Prayer Festival in Thimphu. The prayers were presided over by the Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot of Bhutan.
