During the visit, Modi will take part in the Global Peace Prayer Festival, organised by the Royal Government of Bhutan, and inaugurate the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Thimphu, Bhutan, on Tuesday for a two-day state visit aimed at deepening India’s longstanding partnership with the Himalayan kingdom.
During the November 11-12 visit, Modi will attend several official engagements and take part in the Global Peace Prayer Festival, organised by the Royal Government of Bhutan. The visit coincides with the 70th birthday celebrations of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan, and the exposition of the Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha from India.
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In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Leaving for Bhutan, where I will attend various programmes. This visit comes at a time when Bhutan is marking the 70th birthday of His Majesty the Fourth King. I will be holding talks with His Majesty the King of Bhutan, His Majesty the Fourth King and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. In a big boost to our energy partnership, the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project will be inaugurated. This visit will add new vigour to our bilateral relations.”
During his stay, Modi will be granted an audience with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and together the two leaders will inaugurate the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, jointly developed by the Governments of India and Bhutan. The project marks a major milestone in the countries’ energy cooperation.
The Prime Minister will also offer prayers to the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha at Tashichhodzong in Thimphu and meet his Bhutanese counterpart, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay.
In a statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the visit as an opportunity for both sides to “deliberate on ways to further enhance and strengthen the bilateral partnership, and exchange views on regional and wider issues of mutual interest.”
India’s Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya, said the visit carried “high significance”, coinciding with two major national and spiritual events in Bhutan.
“There is something called the Global Peace Prayer Festival, which Bhutan says is an unprecedented event… praying for world peace and happiness. So the Prime Minister of India will also be participating in the Peace Prayer Festival along with Bhutanese leaders,” Arya told ANI.
India and Bhutan share what New Delhi has often described as a unique and exemplary friendship, rooted in mutual trust, goodwill and shared spiritual and cultural heritage.
PM Modi’s visit, officials said, reaffirms India’s commitment to supporting Bhutan’s development priorities and further strengthening one of South Asia’s closest partnerships.
Published: 11 Nov 2025, 10:44 am IST
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