India stands solidly with Bhutan, meeting its requirements will always be top priority: PM Modi
The Prime Ministers of the two countries had jointly launched Phase-I of the project during PM Modi's state visit to Bhutan in August last year.
The Prime Ministers of the two countries had jointly launched Phase-I of the project during PM Modi's state visit to Bhutan in August last year.
The Prime Minister also urged people not to panic and that food supplies will be available at doorsteps.
''Sun Weidong, Ambassador of China, called on Prime Minister Lotay Tshering this morning. Prime Minister and HE Weidong had fruitful discussions on various topics,'' the office of the Bhutanese Prime Minister tweeted later.
PM Modi is in Thimphu on his second visit to Bhutan and the first since his re-election in May this year.
According to reports, PM Modi is likely to make a short visit to Colombo on his way to or back from the Maldives in early June, during his first visit overseas in his second term.
The critical upshot of Mr Tshering's meeting with Mr Modi is that India will contribute Rs 4500 crore to Bhutan’s 12th five-year plan (2018 to 2023)
Tshering arrived here on Thursday on his first official visit after assuming office on November 7.
Tshering arrived here on Friday on a three-day visit to India.
India’s assistance to Bhutan's 12th plan, which runs from 2018 to 2023, would conform to its needs and priorities.
In his media statement, Modi said hydropower cooperation with Bhutan is a key aspect of bilateral ties and that work on the Mangdechhu project will soon be completed.
