“In particular, he praised the PM’s leadership on this issue, both diplomatically and on the ground,” Swarup said, without specifically mentioning if the Bhutanese leader was lauding Modi for the surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads across LoC.
“He then conveyed his appreciation for the government of India’s assistance, which is touching the lives of every Bhutanese. He referred to the 84 big projects that are being implemented with Indian assistance and the 595 small development projects, which he said, had reached every small village and town of Bhutan,” Swarup said.
The Bhutan PM fondly recalled Modi’s visit to their country and said the people of Bhutan were deeply touched that Modi had chosen Bhutan to be the first country for his foreign trip after becoming the PM.
