On November 11, 2023, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, in Thimphu to enhance and strengthen bilateral ties. Discussions included regional and global issues. His Majesty conveyed condolences for the loss of lives in the Delhi tragedy.
The Prime Minister conveyed his appreciation for the guiding vision provided by the successive Druk Gyalpos (the Kings) in shaping the close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. His Majesty the King conveyed appreciation for the support extended by the Government of India for Bhutan's socio-economic development.
The two leaders prayed before the Holy Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha from India at the Grand Kuenrey Hall, Tashichhodzong. The exposition coincides with His Majesty the Fourth King's 70th birth anniversary and the Global Peace Prayer Festival.
The leaders inaugurated the 1020 MW Punatsangchuu-II Hydroelectric Project, a beneficial energy partnership. They witnessed the exchange of three MoUs in renewable energy, mental health services, and healthcare. The Government of India announced a concessional Line of Credit of INR 4000 crores for Bhutan to fund energy projects.
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Key Entities Referenced
Bhutan: Country that received a concessional Line of Credit of INR 4000 crores from the Government of India to fund energy projects, and jointly inaugurated the 1020 MW Punatsangchuu-II Hydroelectric Project.
Prime Minister's Office: Office of the Prime Minister that released information regarding the meeting between the Prime Minister of India and the King of Bhutan.
Punatsangchuu-II Hydroelectric Project: A 1020 MW hydroelectric project jointly inaugurated by India and Bhutan.
Line of Credit of INR 4000 crores: A concessional credit line announced by the Government of India for Bhutan to fund energy projects.
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Prime Minister receives audience with the King
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Posted On: 11 NOV 2025 6:14PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received today an audience with His Majesty the King of Bhutan,
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu. The two leaders exchanged views to further enhance
and strengthen bilateral ties. They also held discussions on regional and global issues of mutual
interest. His Majesty conveyed condolences on the loss of lives in the Delhi tragedy.
Prime Minister conveyed his appreciation for the guiding vision provided by the successive Druk
Gyalpos (the Kings) in shaping the close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
His Majesty the King conveyed appreciation for the invaluable support extended by the Government
of India for Bhutan’s socio-economic development.
The two leaders prayed before the Holy Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha from India, currently
enshrined at the Grand Kuenrey Hall, Tashichhodzong. The exposition of the Holy Piprahwa Relics in
Thimphu coincides with His Majesty the Fourth King’s 70th birth anniversary and the Global Peace
Prayer Festival organized by Bhutan for global peace and happiness.
Both the leaders jointly inaugurated the 1020 MW Punatsangchuu-II Hydroelectric Project, a
milestone in the vibrant and growing mutually beneficial energy partnership between India and
Bhutan which has brought significant benefits to the lives of ordinary people in both countries.
They also witnessed exchange of three MoUs in the fields of renewable energy, mental health
services, and healthcare to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. On the occasion, the Government
of India announced a concessional Line of Credit of INR 4000 crores for Bhutan to fund energy
projects. List of MOUs and Announcements may be see here. ( Link )
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