AMN / NEW DELHI
King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, arrived in New Delhi today on a four-day visit to India. He is accompanied by his wife, Queen Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck.
Making a significant gesture in diplomatic parlance, Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, accompanied by Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuk and Prince Jigme Namgyal Wangchuk, arrived here on Tuesday on a four-day visit to India.
In an appropriate response and making a special gesture on her part, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj received the royal family at the airport.
“Special gesture for a valued friend.
EAM @SushmaSwaraj receives Their Majesties, The King, The Queen and The Gyalsey (Prince) of Bhutan,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
Notably, the Bhutanese King’s visit comes weeks after the stand-off between India and China at Doklam plateau in Bhutan has cooled off.
During the visit, the King will meet with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will host a dinner in honour of the guests.
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and other Ministers and senior officials will also call on the King.
India and Bhutan enjoy unique ties of friendship, which are characterised by deep understanding and mutual trust. The visit is keeping in with the long standing tradition of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries.
The visit would provide an opportunity to both sides for reviewing the entire gamut of bilateral co-operation. The golden jubilee of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries will be celebrated next year.