Appreciating trust ties of India-Bhutan Prez Kovind said ‘Security concerns of India and Bhutan are indivisible’

New Delhi, November 2: ‘The security concerns of India and Bhutan are indivisible and mutual’ said the President Ram Nath Kovind while expressing gratitude towards Bhutan’s support for resolving Doklam issue. Commending King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on completion of his first decade of his reign, President of India Ram Nath Kovind appreciated King of Bhutan and the efforts of Bhutan that helped foster and strengthen our mutual relationship. 

King of Bhutan was accompanied by the Queen and the Prince which was the best thing of this visit. Earlier Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj too met the Prince of Bhutan. The royal couple from the Himalayan kingdom arrived here on Tuesday on a four-day goodwill visit to India.

 

Talking about the Bhutan’s development President Kovind said that India is delighted to see the rapid progress made in Bhutan while simultaneously preserving its very special culture as well as protecting the environment.

"India has been happy to share its knowledge, experience and resources with Bhutan. Our development cooperation has been guided by the priorities set by the Government and people of Bhutan," the President said.

Talking about exemplary bilateral relations shared by India-Bhutan, "Our relations are unique and special. Our bilateral ties are based on utmost trust and understanding. We should do everything to make it a model of bilateral cooperation, which will be noted by others in the neighbourhood," said President Kovind.

Further the President Kovind conveyed deep appreciation for the King of Bhutan’s personal involvement and guidance and the support provided by Bhutan in addressing the recent situation in the Doklam area. He added that the manner in which both India and Bhutan stood together to address the situation in the Doklam area is a clear testimony to the friendship between the two countries.