Bhutan King and Queen leave for Delhi on Tuesday

Bhutan's King (Photo: AFP)


On the invitation of the Prime Minister of India Bhutan’s King accompanied with Queen and the Prince will travel to New Delhi, India, on a 4-day visit from today until November 3.

On the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, His Majesty The King, accompanied by Her Majesty The Queen, and His Royal Highness The Prince will travel to New Delhi, India, on a 4-day visit from today until November 3.

During the Royal visit, His Majesty will grant audiences to the President and Prime Minister of India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner in honour of Their Majesties. Audiences will also be granted to the Vice President, External Affairs Minister and other Ministers and senior officials.

India and Bhutan enjoy unique ties of friendship, which are characterised by deep understanding and mutual trust. The Royal visit of Their Majesties is in keeping with the long-standing tra- dition of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries.

The Royal visit would provide an opportunity to both the sides to review the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation, including befitting celebrations for the golden jubilee of Bhutan and In- dia’s diplomatic relations in 2018, and to advance the special bilateral ties of friendship and cooperation.