New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Bhutan on a two-day state visit on Saturday morning to promote the “time-tested friendship” between the two countries, news agency PTI reported.
In his departure statement issued on Friday, the Prime Minister said his visit to the Himalayan nation in the beginning of the current term reflects the high importance his government attaches to India’s relations with Bhutan— a “trusted friend and neighbour”.
He expressed confidence that his visit will promote India’s “time-tested and valued friendship” with Bhutan and consolidate it further for the prosperous future and progress of the people of both countries.