The Indian PM arrived in Thimphu on Friday for his two-day visit at the invitation of his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay. He was conferred the honour by Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu.
PM Modi received a red carpet welcome upon his arrival in Thimphu, as people lined up across 45 km from the airport to Thimphu to greet him. The Indian PM said he will participate in various programmes aimed at "further cementing the India-Bhutan partnership".
PM Modi was earlier scheduled to depart on Thursday but the visit was postponed due to adverse weather conditions in the Himalayan nation. No agreements or major announcements could be expected during PM Modi's visit to Thimpu as the Model of Code Conduct is in force ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
Addressing the students of the Royal University of Bhutan in Thimphu, Modi asked them to work hard and take the Himalayan nation to great heights.
Prime Minister said his visit to the Himalayan nation in the beginning of the current term reflects the high importance his government attaches to New Delhi's relations with Bhutan-- a "trusted friend and neighbour".
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