Thimphu, September 17 (Daily Kiran) : Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, alongside Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, lit a ceremonial lamp known as the ‘Lamp of Blessings’ at the esteemed Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu on September 18.
Jaishankar took to social media platform X to share the moment, stating, “The ‘Lamp of Blessings’ was lit in the dignified presence of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at Tashichho Dzong. We honored Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years of dedicated public service, which has impacted countless lives worldwide. The occasion also saw the presence of Prime Minister Shering Tobgay, Bhutan’s Foreign Minister D.N. Dhungyel, and members of the Indian community in Bhutan.”
Earlier that day, Jaishankar presented 54 ‘Made in India’ electric vehicles to Prime Minister Tobgay during a meeting. He conveyed Prime Minister Modi’s best wishes and reaffirmed India’s commitment to Bhutan’s progress and prosperity.
Following their meeting, Jaishankar expressed his happiness on X, stating, “It was a pleasure to meet Bhutan’s Prime Minister Shering Tobgay in Thimphu today. I conveyed best wishes from PM Modi and deeply appreciate his sentiments regarding our unique friendship and cooperation. India is firmly committed to Bhutan’s development and prosperity.”
While handing over the electric vehicles, Jaishankar emphasized India’s support for Bhutan’s advancements in e-mobility and sustainable transport.
On the previous day, Jaishankar and Bhutanese counterpart Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel inaugurated a 65-bed Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Mongar. Jaishankar noted that this facility would enhance access to quality maternal and child healthcare in eastern Bhutan.
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