Greeting King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the people of Bhutan on the eve of their National Day, he said, "Over the years, our close bonds of friendship have strengthened and our wide ranging cooperation has diversified in all areas of our shared interest."
"Our enduring friendship owes a great deal to the wisdom and commitment of successive Druk Gyalpos, including Your Majesty," he said in a message to the King.
Bhutan celebrates its National Day on December 17.