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Bhutanese students have power and potential to do extraordinary things:Modi

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Press Trust of India Thimphu
Last Updated : Aug 18 2019 | 11:15 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the students in Bhutan have the power and potential to do extraordinary things, which will impact future generations, as he proposed extensive cooperation between the two countries in new areas such as space and digital payments.

Addressing the students of the Royal University of Bhutan here, Modi asked them to work hard and take the Himalayan nation to great heights.

"The world today offers more opportunities than ever before. You have the power and potential to do extraordinary things, which will impact generations to come. Find your real calling and pursue it with full passion," he told the audience which included ministers, lawmakers and senior officials.

Noting that there are several challenges ahead, he said, "for every challenge, we have young minds to find innovative solutions to overcome them."
Stating that Bhutan has understood the essence of happiness, Modi said, "Happiness which springs from harmony. The world can do with a lot more happiness. Happiness, which shall prevail over mindless hate. If people are happy, there will be harmony. Where there is harmony, there will be peace."

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First Published: Aug 18 2019 | 11:15 AM IST

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