Published 08:02 IST, March 22nd 2024

Emphasis on 'Neighbourhood First Policy': PM Modi Leaves For 2-day Visit to Bhutan

PM Modi was earlier scheduled to leave on Thursday but the visit was postponed due to inclement weather conditions in the Himalayan nation.

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on a two-day visit to Bhutan on Friday. He is scheduled to return on Saturday.

The visit is part of the Indian government's emphasis on its 'Neighbourhood First Policy'.

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Informing about his visit, Prime Minister Modi said, "On the way to Bhutan, where I will be attending various programmes aimed at further cementing the India-Bhutan partnership. I look forward to talks with Majesty the King of Bhutan, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. 

 

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He was earlier scheduled to leave on Thursday but the visit was postponed due to inclement weather conditions in the Himalayan nation. 

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(With PTI Inputs) 

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07:55 IST, March 22nd 2024