The Bhutanese royal family is on a four-day goodwill visit to India. Amid the bilateral discussions and talks, photos of the little Bhutanese Prince is winning the internet.
Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk is on a 4-day visit to India with his family. The Bhutanese royal family was received at the airport by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj when they arrived. This visit by King Jigme is the first high-level diplomatic visit from Bhutan to India following the infamous Doklam standoff between India and China.
MEA India's official account on Twitter tweeted a photo of Sushma Swaraj receiving the royal family at the airport. "Special gesture for a valued friend. EAM @SushmaSwaraj receives Their Majesties, The King, The Queen and The Gyalsey (Prince) of Bhutan," the tweet read.
Special gesture for a valued friend. EAM @SushmaSwaraj receives Their Majesties, The King, The Queen and The Gyalsey (Prince) of Bhutan pic.twitter.com/D9rrB2ClFH
- Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) October 31, 2017
Amid all the diplomatic talks, meetings and press briefs, the star of the visit Bhutanese King's visit to India was the Bhutanese prince. The little guy was clicked while greeting PM Modi and Sushma Swaraj. The leaders have also been seen sharing a light moment with the child.
Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck or The Gyalsey (Prince) has won the internet with his cuteness. PM Modi also presented him with an official football from the FIFA U-17 World Cup and a chess set.
Here are a few photos of the little prince to make your day:
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
The Bhutanese king met PM Narendra Modi and President
Ram Nath Kovind during his visit.
Both the nations have decided to celebrate 2018 as the golden jubilee year for Indo-Bhutan diplomatic ties.
During his meeting with President Kovind, the Indian President extended an invitation to the Bhutanese King to visit India on a state visit during the golden jubilee which was kindly accepted by the King.
A statement issued by the Bhutan embassy said, "The meetings were held in a very warm and cordial atmosphere, reflecting the spirit of mutual trust and understanding that characterise the exceptionally friendly ties between the two countries".
During his meeting with PM Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj both the countries discussed issues revolving around bilateral cooperation. Both India and Bhutan expressed satisfaction over the "excellent state of bilateral relations". They further reiterated the need and desire to further strengthen and advance bilateral ties.
The diplomatic visit will prove to be important for Indo-Bhutan diplomatic cooperation in the coming time.
(With inputs from PTI)