PM Modi Meets Bhutan PM & Thanks Him For The Warm Welcome. Pics!

PM Modi Meets Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay & Thanks Him For The Warm Welcome. Pics!

PM Modi Arrive In Bhutan

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A Warm Welcome

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Interaction With The Kids

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PM Overwhelmed With The Welcome

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Strengthening Bilateral Ties

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Both Countries Sign 9 MoUs

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Visit To Tashichhodzong Palace

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Meeting With The King Of Bhutan

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Order Of The Druk Gyalpo

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