Bhutan’s highest civilian honor for Prime Minister Narendra Modi; became the first foreign head of state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Bhutan today on a two-day visit. PM Modi will be in Bhutan on March 22-23 on an official visit. PM Modi’s plane took off from Delhi for Bhutan this morning. PM Modi has been awarded Bhutan’s highest civilian honour. PM Modi is the first foreign head of state to achieve this distinction.
Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being awarded Bhutan’s highest civilian award, ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’. He posted on social media congratulating PM Modi, calling it a fitting praise for the man whose diplomatic vision has propelled India into the role of a strong but compassionate nation in the world. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also congratulated PA Modi. He wrote in his post, PM Modi is the first foreign person to be awarded this honour. It reflects his stature and our unique relationship.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar congratulated PM Modi on receiving Bhutan’s highest civilian honour. He said that this unprecedented decision of Bhutan will write a new chapter in the relations between the two countries. Relations between the two countries will become stronger.
On PM Modi being awarded the country’s highest civilian award, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay said, ‘On behalf of the entire country, on behalf of all Bhutanese people, I would like to congratulate PM Modi on receiving Bhutan’s highest civilian award. Am. We are very grateful that PM Modi visited Bhutan. Despite his busy schedule he visited Bhutan. We faced some problems due to the weather, but when the conditions were favourable, PM Modi arrived personally to receive the honour.
Bhutan’s highest civilian honor for Prime Minister Narendra Modi: PM Modi inaugurates hospital built with Indian help in Thimphu
The Prime Minister of Bhutan said, he calls PM Modi his elder brother. They have offered their support and assistance from the Government of India for our 13th Five Year Plan. He said that on behalf of all the people of Bhutan, he would like to express our gratitude to the Prime Minister and the people of India.
It is with great humility that I accept the Order of the Druk Gyalpo. I am grateful to HM the King of Bhutan for presenting the Award. I dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India. I am also confident that India-Bhutan relations will keep growing and benefit our citizens. pic.twitter.com/bDtKZJsS7X
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 22, 2024
Regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan, the Ministry of External Affairs said, ‘Today in Thimphu, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay hosted a lunch in the honor of PM Modi. During the meeting between the two, many points were discussed. Prime Minister Modi thanked Prime Minister Tobgay for his extraordinary welcome. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the local people greeted PM Modi during his journey from Paro to Thimphu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Bhutan on a two-day visit. Today is the last day of his official visit to Bhutan. During this, PM Modi today inaugurated Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuk Mother and Child Hospital in Thimphu. Let us tell you, the hospital has been built with the help of the Government of India. India will always be a reliable friend and partner for Bhutan.
While leaving for India, PM Modi said, ‘While leaving for Delhi, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay came to see me off at the airport. I felt very honored. This trip to Bhutan was very special. I had the opportunity to meet the King, Prime Minister Tobgay and the people of Bhutan. Our talks will further strengthen India-Bhutan friendship. I am also grateful to have been awarded the Order of the Druk Gyalpo. I am extremely grateful to the wonderful people of Bhutan for their warmth and hospitality.