After holding talks on a wide range of topics with Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced an assistance of Rs 4,500 crore to Bhutan for its 12th five-year plan. PM Modi has assured PM Tshering that India will continue to play an important role in Bhutan’s development like a trusted friend.
Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas-Translating vision of development into reality.
During the State Visit of @PMBhutan , PM @narendramodi announced India’s pledge to provide Rs 4500 crores towards support for 12th FYP of Bhutan. Press Statement at: https://t.co/9LINKIhHCV pic.twitter.com/ppb5EnEuAY
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) December 28, 2018
Modi in his media statement said that hydropower cooperation with Bhutan is a key aspect of bilateral ties between the two countries and that the work on the Mangdechhu project will soon be completed. Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering while thanking India for its continuous support to Bhutan’s developmental needs, noted that PM Modi was the first head of State to congratulate him on his electoral victory. Tshering took charge as the Prime Minister of Bhutan last month after his party won the general elections. This is Tshering’s first visit to India after being appointed as the Prime Minister of Bhutan.
Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj also congratulated Tshering on his assumption of the office of Prime Minister of Bhutan.
Attaching priority to unique ties of friendship and cooperation.
EAM @SushmaSwaraj called on @PMBhutan Dr Lotay Tshering. Congratulated him on assumption of high office of PM of Bhutan. Warm exchange of views on important aspects of our bilateral relationship. pic.twitter.com/iOMt4kdNQN
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) December 28, 2018
Tshering also visited Rajghat to offer his tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
