PM Modi meets good friend Bhutan PM, says relations between two nations robust

ANI April 4, 2025 145 views

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay during the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, reaffirming strong bilateral ties. The leaders discussed enhancing regional cooperation and proposed collaborative initiatives across multiple sectors. Modi highlighted BIMSTEC's potential as a transformative platform for collective growth and shared learning. Their meeting underscored India's commitment to its Neighbourhood First policy and strategic regional engagement.

"Always a pleasure to meet my elder brother and mentor PM Narendra Modi ji" - Tshering Tobgay
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on the sidelines of 6th BIMSTEC Summit, and he said that both the countries are cooperating in several sectors.

Key Points

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Modi emphasizes robust India-Bhutan friendship and regional collaboration

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Proposed 21-point Action Plan for BIMSTEC cooperation

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Discussed strengthening regional security and disaster management frameworks

PM Modi added that India's friendship with Bhutan is robust.

In a post on X, he said, "Had a great conversation with my good friend, PM Tobgay. India's friendship with Bhutan is robust. We are cooperating extensively in several sectors."

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Tshering Tobgay called PM Modi an elder brother, and said he discussed furthering Bhutan-India friendship.

In a post on X, he said, "Always a pleasure to meet my elder brother and mentor PM Narendra Modi ji. Discussed BIMSTEC, enhancing regional cooperation, and furthering Bhutan-India friendship."

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PM Modi said, "BIMSTEC has the potential to be a shining example of capacity building frameworks. We will all learn from each other and grow! We will collectively energise BIMSTEC and it's our youth who will take the lead."

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"Few things connect like culture! May cultural linkages bring BIMSTEC even closer. BIMSTEC is an important forum to further global good. It is imperative we strengthen it and deepen our engagement. In this context, I proposed a 21-point Action Plan covering different aspects of our cooperation. Let's take our cooperation to the world of space. Let's also make our security apparatus stronger."

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"The recent earthquake affecting Myanmar and Thailand underscores the need to work together in the field of disaster management," PM Modi said.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and policies are injecting dynamism into BIMSTEC as India's leadership and various policies have shaped the group.

The BIMSTEC group relies on India's leadership to advance its agenda. With India leading, the PM's focus on the Neighbourhood First policy, Act East policy, MAHASAGAR vision, and Vision for the Indo-Pacific imparts added dynamism to the group. This convergence of policies enunciated by India creates new synergies and benefits for the member countries.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is such heartwarming diplomacy! The elder brother-mentor relationship between the two PMs shows how strong India-Bhutan ties are. 🇮🇳🇧🇹 More power to this friendship!
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the positive tone, I hope these meetings translate to concrete benefits for border communities. The cultural ties are great, but let's see more economic cooperation too.
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Ankit S.
The space cooperation angle is fascinating! Imagine what our Himalayan neighbor could achieve with India's space expertise. ISRO-Bhutan collaboration could be game-changing.
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Sunita R.
Love seeing regional cooperation getting stronger. BIMSTEC has so much potential if all members work together. The youth focus is especially important for long-term success.
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Kiran P.
The disaster management point is crucial after the recent earthquakes. Hope BIMSTEC countries can create a rapid response framework. Natural disasters don't respect borders.
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Tenzin D.
As someone from the region, I'm glad to see our leaders prioritizing cooperation. The personal rapport between PMs makes a real difference in diplomacy. More cultural exchanges please!

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Modi Tshering Tobgay BIMSTEC India-Bhutan Relations Regional Cooperation Diplomacy
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