Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday embarked on a two-day state visit to Bhutan to attend the 70th birthday celebrations of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth king of Bhutan and father of the current monarch.
During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will meet King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Bhutan&rsquo;s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. 
The two leaders are scheduled to jointly inaugurate the 1,020-MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, a key milestone in the energy partnership between India and Bhutan.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the visit is a special gesture to honour the fourth king, who played an instrumental role in deepening Bhutan&rsquo;s relationship with India from energy cooperation to security collaboration during his reign between 1974 and 2016.
The trip also coincides with the exposition of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha from India. 
Prime Minister Modi will offer prayers at Tashichhodzong in Thimphu and participate in the Global Peace Prayer Festival organised by the Royal Government of Bhutan.
The two nations are expected to explore new areas of cooperation, including lfintech, innovation, entrepreneurship, and space technology, as well as efforts to boost connectivity through rail links and inland waterways transport.
&ldquo;India and Bhutan share a unique and exemplary partnership marked by deep mutual trust, goodwill and respect for each other. The shared spiritual heritage and warm people-to-people ties are a hallmark of the special partnership,&rdquo; the MEA said, adding that the visit &ldquo;will provide an opportunity for both sides to deliberate on ways to further enhance and strengthen our bilateral partnership.&rdquo;

PM Modi in Bhutan for 2-day visit; to mark King’s 70th birthday, launch key energy project

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PM Modi in Bhutan for 2-day visit; to mark King’s 70th birthday, launch key energy project

November 11, 2025 | 22:50 IST