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Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay Praises PM Modi's 25 Years of Public Life
- •Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay published an article in a Hindi daily praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25-year journey of public service.
- •He noted that under Modi's leadership, India's development journey is immensely significant for neighboring countries and the Global South.
- •Tobgay introduced a new philosophy called 'B4B' (Bharat for Bhutan) to describe the strong bilateral relationship and India's long-term support across various sectors.
- •He gratefully acknowledged India's increased financial assistance of 10,000 crore rupees for Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan.
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Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay wrote an article in a Hindi daily praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25-year journey of public service. He highlighted that India's development under Modi benefits neighboring countries and the Global South, and he commended India's adherence to the 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay introduced the 'B4B' (Bharat for Bhutan) philosophy to describe the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations. He noted India's long-term support across various sectors in Bhutan, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, hydroelectricity, and technology.
After returning to power in 2024, India increased its financial assistance to 10,000 crore rupees to support Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan. This assistance builds on India's historic contributions to Bhutan's previous five-year plans and strengthens ongoing cooperation in railway connectivity, border infrastructure, and digital connectivity.
