Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left for home after concluding his two-day state visit to Bhutan during which he held talks with the country's leaders to further deepen the bilateral ties.
"Thank you Bhutan! It was a memorable visit. The affection I have received from the people of this wonderful nation can never be forgotten. There were many programmes which I had the honour of taking part in. The outcomes of the visit will enhance bilateral ties," PM Modi said just before his departure from Bhutan.
PM Modi arrived in Bhutan on Saturday. This was his second visit to the country and the first since his re-election in May this year. He addressed parliamentarians and students at the Royal University of Bhutan in Thimphu this morning and spoke on the bond between India and Bhutan.
Praising Bhutan, he said: "In any part of the world, if we ask the question what do you associate with Bhutan, the answer will be the concept of Gross National Happiness. I am not surprised. Bhutan has understood the essence of happiness."
He also asked the "brightest minds" of Bhutan to work hard and take the Himalayan nation to great heights. "There is no better time to be young than now," PM Modi said.
Here are the highlights of PM Modi's visit to Bhutan:
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his two-day state visit to Bhutan. External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar receives him at the airport. pic.twitter.com/1NOdIJjyGR
- ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2019
Bhutan would like to tap resources from India to develop its space technology, said the Bhutanese Prime Minister (Dr) Lotay Tshering today.
Bhutan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Delhi from Paro International Airport after concluding a two-day visit to Bhutan. pic.twitter.com/wU5sGAQCsW
- ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2019
Thank you Bhutan for your love and affection.
- Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 18, 2019
PM @narendramodi embarks for Delhi following a remarkable visit that heralded cooperation in new areas. As a special gesture, seen off by @PMBhutan at Paro airport. pic.twitter.com/3wzVfvYvd8
#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a cultural program at Tashichhoedzong Palace in Thimphu, #Bhutan. pic.twitter.com/jm48goaLYc
- ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his book Exam Warriors is inspired by the teachings of Lord Buddha. He was addressing students in the Royal University of Bhutan when he referred to a recent post on Facebook by Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering, which he said "touched his heart". Read here
"Bhutan's message to humanity is happiness. 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," PM Modi said today while addressing students and parliamentarians in Thimpu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the National Memorial Chhorten this morning.
An eternal commitment to harmony and brotherhood.
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2019
This morning, PM @narendramodi went to the National Memorial Chhorten. One of the most famous centres in Bhutan, it is built in memory of the Third Druk Gyalpo and is dedicated to world peace. pic.twitter.com/LJmDDO2YvQ
