Embassy of India

The King and Queen of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and His Royal Highness The Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, will be on a four day visit to India from 31 October-3 November, 2017.

During the visit, His Majesty the King of Bhutan will meet with the President of India and the Prime Minister, who will host a dinner in honour of Their Majesties. The Vice President of India, External Affairs Minister and other Ministers and senior officials will call on His Majesty, the King of Bhutan.

India and Bhutan enjoy unique ties of friendship, which are characterized by deep understanding and mutual trust. The visit of His Majesty the King of Bhutan is in keeping with the long standing tradition of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries.

The visit would provide an opportunity to both the sides for reviewing the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation, including plans for befitting celebrations of golden jubilee of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries in the year 2018, and to advance the special bilateral ties of friendship and cooperation.

New Delhi
October 30, 2017