Bhutan King arrives in Assam's Dhubri on his way back from Bangladesh
Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 28 (ANI): Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who was on a state visit to Bangladesh, on Thursday, arrived in Assam's Dhubri district on his way back to his country.
He was accorded a warm welcome by the administration of Dhubri district, BSF officials at the border trade centre along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
The Bhutanese King's arrival in Assam comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to Bhutan for a two-day State visit.
On March 25, the Bhutanese King arrived at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for a four-day visit to Bangladesh, Bangladesh-based Dhaka Tribune reported. He travelled to Bangladesh at the invitation of Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin.
During his visit, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. After the meeting, the two sides, in a joint statement, acknowledged the progress made in bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Bhutan and set targets for future collaborations, according to Dhaka Tribune report.
"It is with great humility that I accept the Order of the Druk Gyalpo. I am grateful to HM the King of Bhutan for presenting the Award. I dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India. I am also confident that India-Bhutan relations will keep growing and benefit our citizens," PM Modi posted on X.
PM Modi departed for New Delhi on March 23. In a special gesture, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay came to see off PM Modi at the airport.
"Our talks will add even more vigour to the India-Bhutan friendship. I am also grateful to have been conferred the Order of the Druk Gyalpo. I am very thankful to the wonderful people of Bhutan for their warmth and hospitality. India will always be a reliable friend and partner for Bhutan," he added.
During his visit, PM Modi called on Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at the Tashichho Dzong Palace in Thimphu. During the meeting, the two sides renewed their commitment to the special and unique ties shared by India and Bhutan. (ANI)
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