The talks between Modi and the visiting king took place days after Bhutan s Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said that China has an equal say in resolving the border disputes
India and Bhutan recognised that their long-standing development partnership is reflective of strong ties of cooperation and friendship based on trust and mutual understanding, a joint statement by the two countries said on Wednesday.
The meeting between Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday has garnered significant interest, especially in view of the heightened focus on the Doklam issue, The Bhutan Live reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck focusing on ways to bolster bilateral engagement in a range of areas including economic cooperation.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S Somnath, Bhutan s Foreign Minister Lyonpo Tandi Dorji, Bhutan s Minister for Information and Communication Lyonpo Karma Donnen Wangdi and Ambassador of India to Bhutan Sudhakar Dalela inaugurated a Ground-Earth station for the India-Bhutan satellite in Thimphu, The Bhutan Live reported.