NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering on Tuesday when the two heads of state and government discovered that the coronavirus crisis had further underscored the special friendship between the two countries. The Bhutanese Prime Minister expressed his solidarity with the government and the Indian people in his efforts against the latest wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Prime Minister Modi sincerely thanked the people and the government of Bhutan for their good wishes and support.
He also paid tribute to the leadership of Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in managing Bhutan’s fight against the pandemic and wished the Prime Minister his best wishes for the continued efforts.
The Heads of State or Government noted that the current crisis situation has helped to further highlight the special friendship between India and Bhutan, which is anchored in mutual understanding and respect, a common cultural heritage and strong connections between people.
