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PM Modi Honoured With Bhutan’s Highest Civilian Award : Druk Gyalpo

(New Delhi)PM Modi Honoured With Bhutan’s Highest Civilian Award : Druk Gyalpo

PM  express grateful thanks to King of Bhutan

The King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, conferred its highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, on Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion of the country’s National Day. Shri Modi has expressed his gratitude to His Majesty the King of Bhutan 

In reply to a tweet by PM of Bhutan, the Prime Minister in a series of tweets said;

“Thank you, Lyonchhen @PMBhutan! I am deeply touched by this warm gesture, and express my grateful thanks to His Majesty the King of Bhutan.

I have been privileged to receive the utmost love and affection from our Bhutanese brother and sisters, and take this occasion to convey my greetings to all of them on the auspicious occasion of the National Day of Bhutan.

 

Narendra Modi Wrapped up his 1st Foreign Visit After Strengthening Emotional Ties with Bhutan

After Successfully Completing Two Days Tour Of Bhutan Narendra Modi Is Now On His Way Back To India . Prime Minister of Bhutan, Mr. Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgayet Also Accompanied Upto The Plane And Said Good Bye To His Reliable Ally
Children who lined up waving flags to wish him goodbye along the road to the airport, in Thimphu, Indian Prime Minister Met people , waving flags, on way to the airport, Narendra Modi today sent out a clear message that a “strong and prosperous” India can help smaller countries in the region. Modi, who wrapped up his two-day visit to this Himalayan country, assured Bhutan that all the commitments made by earlier governments would be implemented by his government.
Seeking to push further the relationship with Bhutan, India today announced a number of measures and concessions including the exemption of Bhutan from any ban on export of milk powder+ wheat+ edible oil+ pulses + non-basmati rice.
The two sides also reaffirmed their commitment to their cooperative partnership and agreed to further promote trade and investment.
Before Leaving Bhutan Shri Modi ,This Morning, Addressed Joint Parliament Session and said India is committed to good neighbourly relations and assured Bhutan that change in government will not alter the dynamics of Indo-Bhutan ties. India is committed to good relations with its neighbours,”The Prime Minister said that in the last century or so, while the global trend has largely been of expansion and centralization of power, Bhutan has been an exception. It laid the strong foundation for democracy, and has made the transition to a constitutionally established democracy

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on his departure from Bhutan to Delhi, in Thimphu, Bhutan The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Mr. Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay is also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on his departure from Bhutan to Delhi, in Thimphu, Bhutan
The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Mr. Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay is also seen.

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The Prime Minister said 7 years is a short time in the history of a country’s democracy. But in this short time, the people of Bhutan have developed faith in the institutions of democracy. There has also been a change in Government. This reflects the maturity and awareness of the people. Shri Modi said India had also witnessed an election recently, and the people of India had voted for good governance and development.
Referring to the welcome remarks by H.E. Mr. Jigme Zangpo, Speaker of the National Assembly, that the stronger India is, the better it is for Bhutan, the Prime Minister said he agreed. He added that the entire region, especially the SAARC countries, would benefit if India is prosperous. Only a strong, prosperous India can help alleviate the problems that its neighbours face, Shri Modi said.
Speaking about the India-Bhutan relationship, the Prime Minister said this is not just based on administrative ties. He said both India and Bhutan have seen transitions of power, but the relationship has remained strong. This is because the relationship is based on a shared cultural heritage. We have opened our hearts for each other, Shri Modi said, adding that leaderships may change, but these open hearts will not close, and the heritage that this relationship represented would be nurtured by future generations. India’s people and Government are committed to it, he said.
Hydro Power
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Joint Session of the Parliament of Bhutan, in Thimphu, Bhutan

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Joint Session of the Parliament of Bhutan, in Thimphu, Bhutan


Shri Modi said the plans to harness Bhutan’s hydropower potential were not just about Bhutan’s economy, or meeting India’s energy needs, but a small contribution to the fight against global warming.
The Prime Minister also talked about the large contribution made for education in Bhutan’s budget, and said this reflected Bhutan’s investment in the future generations.
Education
He said India was keen to make a contribution to this cause. He said India would help set up an e-library in Bhutan, for the benefit of the youth, which would help them connect with the world. He said India would also double the scholarships that are being given to Bhutanese students.
Sports
Stating that India and Bhutan must think of how to take the relationship even further, Shri Modi suggested that the Himalayan states of India, along with Bhutan, and perhaps Nepal, could hold a sports meet every year. He said connecting people through sports, brings sportsman spirit, and that contributes to happiness.
Technology
The Prime Minister said India’s space technology could also be harnessed to help Bhutan develop even further.
Shri Narendra Modi said people sometimes said the Himalayas separated us. But he thought the Himalayas united us, as they are a part of our common heritage. He said people on both sides of the Himalayas looked up to them as a source of strength. But the need of the hour is to study various aspects of the Himalayas.
Nature
He said India had already set up a National Action Plan for Climate Change. He said a National Mission for sustaining the Himalayan System could also be considered. He said India also wanted a Central University for Himalayan Studies to be established, and Bhutan would benefit a lot from it.
Tourism
The Prime Minister said India and Bhutan could together form a holistic approach to tourism, and develop a circuit combining India’s North-Eastern states and Bhutan.
Terrorism
He said “Terrorism divides. Tourism unites,” and added that if Bhutan’s natural wealth and capabilities join together, it will be a big invitation for the world.
The Prime Minister referred to a quote from the third King of Bhutan: like milk and water, India and Bhutan cannot be separated. He said the friendship is everlasting, and based on shared cultural heritage.
The vote of thanks was given by H.E. Dr. Sonam Kinga, Chairman of the National Council.
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[1]The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meets people who lined up to say goodbye, waving flags, on way to the airport, in Thimphu, Bhutan on June 16, 2014.

नरेंद्र मोदी का भूटान में आगमन पर भव्य स्वागत:अनेको कार्यक्रमों में भाग लेंगे

प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्‍द्र मोदी दो दिवसीय दौरे पर आज सुबह भूटान के पारो अंतर्राष्‍ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे पर पहुंचे। उनका स्‍वागत भूटान के प्रधानमंत्री श्री शेरिंग तोबगे ने बेहद गर्मजोशी से किया।
भारतीय प्रधान मंत्री ने सैनिक सलामी समारोह[गार्ड ऑफ ऑनर दिया गया] का निरीक्षण किया और उसके बाद सड़क मार्ग से थिम्‍पु के लिए प्रस्‍थान किया।

नरेंद्र मोदी भूटान में

नरेंद्र मोदी भूटान में

पारो अंतर्राष्‍ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे और थिम्‍पु के बीच सड़क के दोनों और खड़े हजारों पुरूषों, महिलाओं और बच्‍चों ने श्री नरेन्‍द्र मोदी के स्‍वागत में कतारबद्ध होकर झंडे हिलाए।पी एम ने बच्चों के सर पर हाथ रख कर उन्हें आशीर्वाद भी दिया|
प्रधानमंत्री बनने के बाद नरेंद्र मोदी आज रविवार को पहली विदेश यात्रा पर भूटान पहुंचे, जहां श्री मोदी इस पड़ोसी देश के साथ ज्यादा प्रभावी सहयोगात्मक संबंध बनाने पर जोर देंगे। प्रधानमंत्री के साथ विदेश मंत्री श्रीमती सुषमा स्वराज+ राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा सलाहकार अजीत डोभाल + विदेश सचिव श्रीमती सुजाता सिंह भी हैं। देश की सत्ता संभालने के एक महीने के अंदर ही भूटान की यात्रा करके मोदी ने एक बार फिर से यह सन्देश दिया है कि सार्क देशों से मजबूत सम्बन्ध बनाना उनकी प्राथमिकता होगी |इसीलिए उन्होंने भूटान से अपने विदेश दौरों की शुरुआत की है|
यात्रा पर जाने से पहले पी एम मोदी ने कहा कि भूटान उनकी पहली विदेश यात्रा के लिए स्वाभाविक स्थल था, क्योंकि उसके साथ भारत के अनोखे और विशिष्ट संबंध हैं।
भारतीय प्रधान मंत्री ने सैनिक सलामी समारोह[गार्ड ऑफ ऑनर दिया गया] का निरीक्षण किया

भारतीय प्रधान मंत्री ने सैनिक सलामी समारोह[गार्ड ऑफ ऑनर दिया गया] का निरीक्षण किया


अपनी यात्रा से पूर्व श्री मोदी ने कहा कि उनकी यात्रा विकास सहयोग को और भी अधिक प्रभावी बनाने पर केंद्रित होगी।
यात्रा पर रवाना होने से पूर्व मोदी ने अपने बयान में कहा कि भूटान के साथ संबंध उनकी सरकार की महत्वपूर्ण विदेश नीति की प्राथमिकता होगी।उनका यह दौरा भूटान नरेश और भूटानी प्रधानमंत्री के आमंत्रण पर हो रहा है।
मोदी ने बताया कि उन्होंने अपनी पहली विदेश यात्रा के रूप में भूटान को ही इसीलिए चुना क्योंकि समान हितों और साझा समृद्धि से बंधे भारत और भूटान के बीच विशेष संबंध हैं, यह रिश्ते भूगोल, इतिहास और संस्कृति से बने हैं,
पहली विदेश यात्रा पर निकले पी एम ने कहा, “भूटान और भारत के बीच बेहद खास रिश्ता है, जो वक्त पर खरा उतरा है”
उन्होंने कहा कि भूटान का शांतिपूर्ण एवं सुगम तरीके से लोकतांत्रिक संवैधानिक राष्ट्र के रूप में बदलाव एक सफल कहानी रहा है। उसके गौरवों की बुद्धिमानी पूर्ण दूरदर्शिता के अनुरूप क्रमिक ढंग से इसका चुनाव आयोजन इसके लोकतंत्र के मजबूत होने का साक्ष्य है।श्री मोदी वहां अनेको कार्यक्रमों में भाग लेंगे
[१]भूटान की संसद के संयुक्त सत्र को संबोधित करेंगे।
[२] भारत की सहायता वाली परियोजनाओं में से एक भूटान के सुप्रीम कोर्ट की इमारत का भी उद्घाटन करेंगे।
[३] 600 मेगावाट की खोलोंगचू पनबिजली परियोजना की आधारशिला रखेंगे।