Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the special friendship between the two countries.
A joint statement issued today said that the two sides exchanged views and held discussions on bilateral relations and economic cooperation as well as cooperation in regional and multilateral forums.
They recalled the strong historical ties of friendship and understanding that exist between the governments and peoples of the two countries. They also expressed satisfaction at the excellent state of bilateral relations.
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, on behalf of the Bhutan Government and people of Bhutan, conveyed his appreciation to the Indian Government and people of India for the generous development assistance since the 1st Five Year Plan in 1961.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the all round socio-economic development achieved by Bhutan with the assistance and support of India.
Tshering Tobgay thanked the Indian Government for the allocation of Rs. 45 billion for the 11th Five Year Plan and Rs. 5 billion for the economic stimulus plan.
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