President going to Bhutan on Nov 7

Ashwini Phadnis Updated - November 25, 2017 at 05:25 PM.

The President, Pranab Mukherjee, will pay a State visit to Bhutan on November 7 & 8, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday.

In a statement, the Ministry said that this will be the first bilateral visit by an Indian President to Bhutan in 26 years. During the visit, the President will have meetings and interactions with the King of Bhutan and the Prime Minister of Bhutan.

The President will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Minister of State for Railways, four Members of Parliament, senior officials and senior representatives of Indian educational and academic institutions, the statement added.

Published on November 5, 2014 04:44