King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan, accompanied by his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, arrived in India today for an official visit scheduled from December 5 to December 6. The royal couple’s visit aims to strengthen the long-standing bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries.
#WATCH | Delhi: King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and his wife, The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck arrive in India on an official visit from 05-06 December. EAM Dr S Jaishankar receives them. pic.twitter.com/WNbDrG5oUx
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The distinguished guests were warmly received at the airport by India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, marking the beginning of the two-day visit. King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema were greeted with full honors, reflecting the deep ties of friendship and cooperation between India and Bhutan.
The royal visit is expected to focus on enhancing bilateral engagement in areas of mutual interest, including trade, security, and cultural exchanges. During their stay, the Bhutanese royal couple is slated to meet with top Indian leadership and engage in discussions aimed at furthering the already strong diplomatic and strategic relations between the two nations.
India and Bhutan share a close, multifaceted relationship, underscored by strong political, economic, and cultural ties. This visit is seen as an important step in deepening those relations, particularly with regard to regional cooperation and security issues in the South Asian context.
