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Rijiju Meets Bhutan's King Amid Deepening India-Bhutan Spiritual Ties

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strengthened India-Bhutan ties during his visit to Thimphu. He held productive meetings with both Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The discussions highlighted the deep spiritual connection through the Holy Buddha Relics exposition. Both nations continue to build on their longstanding friendship and shared values.

Key Points: Rijiju Meets Bhutan PM and King, Strengthens India-Bhutan Relations

  • Rijiju conveyed PM Modi's warm greetings to Bhutan's King during their audience
  • Bhutan extended Holy Buddha Relics exposition for one week due to public demand
  • The Minister highlighted shared values and enduring friendship between both nations
  • PM Modi recently visited Bhutan for bilateral talks and peace festival participation
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Rijiju meets Bhutan PM, granted audience by King; highlights deep India-Bhutan ties, spiritual connect

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju meets Bhutan PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay and King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, reinforcing India-Bhutan friendship and spiritual connections.

"Deeply touched by Bhutan's sincere reverence for the Holy Buddha Relics, which continue to inspire harmony & connection between our peoples - Kiren Rijiju"

Thimphu, November 24

Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday met with Bhutan's leadership and reflected on the enduring depth of the India-Bhutan partnership, after he held discussions with the country's Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and was later granted an audience with the King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

Rijiju, who is on a visit to Bhutan, said it was a "great pleasure" to meet Prime Minister Tobgay, emphasising that the interaction highlighted the values and friendship that define the close relationship between the two nations.

"Great pleasure meeting H.E. Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Hon'ble Prime Minister of Bhutan. The exchange reflected the depth of India-Bhutan friendship & the values we continue to uphold together. Deeply touched by Bhutan's sincere reverence for the Holy Buddha Relics, which continue to inspire harmony & connection between our peoples," the Minister said.

Rijiju also shared that he received an audience with the King of Bhutan, during which he conveyed the warm greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed appreciation for Bhutan's deep spiritual reverence for the Holy Buddha Relics, which were recently taken to Thimphu for public exposition.

"I'm honoured to receive an audience with His Majesty the King of Bhutan. I conveyed warm greetings of Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, thanked for reverence of the Bhutanese people for the Holy Buddha Relics, appreciated deep spiritual and connections between India and Bhutan, and congratulated Bhutan's leadership on the success of the Global Peace Prayer Festival," Rijiju said in another post on X.

He added that the King expressed gratitude for the exposition of the Holy Buddha Relics in Thimphu and recalled the significance of Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to Bhutan earlier this month.

Earlier this month, PM Modi visited Bhutan for a two-day state visit aimed at further strengthening the close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

During the visit, PM Modi participated in the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and joined the King and the Fourth King at the Kalachakra 'Wheel of Time' empowerment initiation at Thimphu's Changlimithang Stadium, part of the ongoing Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025 attended by over 30,000 devotees.

Meanwhile, the sacred exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha from India, which has been underway in Thimphu, has been officially extended for one week at the gracious request of the Royal Government of Bhutan.

The exposition, which has drawn thousands of devout pilgrims, will now continue until November 25, a release from the Ministry of Culture said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Bhutan is one of our most reliable partners in the region. The extension of Buddha relics exhibition shows how much they value our cultural ties. Hope this friendship continues to flourish for generations to come.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I wish our ministers would focus more on domestic issues too. However, maintaining strong ties with Bhutan is crucial for regional stability and our Act East policy.
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Michael C
As someone who has visited Bhutan, I can say the spiritual bond between our countries is palpable. The reverence for Buddha relics shows how cultural diplomacy can strengthen international relationships. Beautiful to see!
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Shreya B
Bhutan has always stood by India through thick and thin. The fact that they extended the relics exhibition shows their deep spiritual connection with us. Jai Hind! 🙏
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David E
The Global Peace Prayer Festival with 30,000 attendees is incredible! This is exactly the kind of soft power diplomacy that makes India-Bhutan relations so unique in South Asia. More power to this friendship!

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