PM Narendra Modi Visit to Bhutan Postponed

The King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck had extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pay an official visit to Bhutan.

Ministry of external affairs informed PM Narendra Modi visit to Bhutan on 21-22 March 2024 has been postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions over Paro airport.

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Ministry of external affairs said "New dates are being worked out for the next visit by the two sides through diplomatic channels".

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The purpose of the visit was to focus on the regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan with emphasis on its Neighbourhood First Policy.

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During the visit to Bhutan PM Modi will meet King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and his predecessor Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also hold talks with his counterpart Tshering Tobgay during his Bhutan visit.

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Prime Minister Tobgay of Bhutan in his first overseas visit after assuming office in Feburary 2024, visited India earlier this month.

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In November 2023 Bhutan's former King Jigme khesar Namgyel Wangchuk, had paid an official tour to India and visited Assam, New Delhi and Maharashtra.

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