Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering on Saturday during which the two leaders discussed steps to further expand the bilateral partnership across several sectors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out details of projects in several areas from LPG to space technology to mark efforts to take India-Bhutan relationship beyond hydro-power on the first day of his two-day visit to the Himalayan Kingdom.

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2:31 pm IST PM Modi leaves for Delhi from Paro International Airport after concluding a two-day visit to Bhutan Bhutan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Delhi from Paro International Airport after concluding a two-day visit to Bhutan. Bhutan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Delhi from Paro International Airport after concluding a two-day visit to Bhutan. pic.twitter.com/wU5sGAQCsW — ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2019





1:50 pm IST PM Modi attends a cultural program at Tashichhoedzong Palace in Thimphu Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a cultural program at Tashichhoedzong Palace in Thimphu. #WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a cultural program at Tashichhoedzong Palace in Thimphu, #Bhutan. pic.twitter.com/jm48goaLYc — ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2019





1:20 pm IST Outcomes of the visit will enhance bilateral ties: PM Modi PM Modi tweets: Thank you Bhutan! It was a memorable visit. The affection I have received from the people of this wonderful nation can never be forgotten. There were many programmes which I had the honour of taking part in. The outcomes of the visit will enhance bilateral ties. I would like to thank the people and Government of Bhutan for the warm welcome and hospitality during this visit.





11:36 am IST Bhutan’s Leader of Opposition Pema Gyamtsho meets PM Modi Thimpu: Bhutan’s Leader of Opposition Pema Gyamtsho meets PM Narendra Modi. Thimpu: Bhutan's Leader of Opposition Pema Gyamtsho meets PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/YOnsWx2I5O — ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2019





11:18 am IST PM Narendra Modi at National Memorial Chorten in Thimpu Bhutan: PM Narendra Modi at National Memorial Chorten in Thimpu. Bhutan: PM Narendra Modi at National Memorial Chorten in Thimpu pic.twitter.com/myRDO3pioJ — ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2019





9:34 am IST India will learn from Bhutan as it soars high in its endeavours: PM Modi As Bhutan soars high in its endeavours, your 1.3 billion Indian friends will not just look on and cheer you with pride and happiness. They will partner you, share with you and learn from you: PM Modi.





9:23 am IST Where there is harmony, there will be peace: PM Modi Bhutan’s message to humanity is happiness. Happiness which springs from harmony. The world can do with a lot more happiness. Happiness, which shall prevail over mindless hate. If people are happy, there will be harmony. Where there is harmony, there will be peace: PM





9:32 am IST Bhutan has understood spirit of harmony, togetherness and compassion: PM Modi Bhutan has understood the spirit of harmony, togetherness and compassion. This very spirit radiated from the adorable children who lined the streets to welcome me yesterday. I will always remember their smiles: PM Modi.





9:31 am IST Bhutan has understood essence of happiness: PM Modi In any part of the world, if we ask the question what do you associate with Bhutan, the answer will be the concept of Gross National Happiness. I am not surprised. Bhutan has understood the essence of happiness: PM Modi.





9:31 am IST Bond of learning between us is as modern as it is ancient: PM Modi The bond of learning between us is as modern as it is ancient. In the 20th century, many Indians came to Bhutan as teachers. Most Bhutanese citizens of older generations would have had at least one India teacher during their education: PM Modi.





9:30 am IST I hope that someday soon, many of you will be scientists, engineers and innovators: PM Modi It is even a matter of great happiness that young Bhutanese scientists will travel to India to work on designing and launching Bhutan’s own small satellite. I hope that someday soon, many of you will be scientists, engineers and innovators: PM Modi.





9:29 am IST We inaugurated Thimphu Ground Station of South Asia Satellite and expanded our space cooperation: PM We inaugurated the Thimphu Ground Station of the South Asia Satellite and expanded our space cooperation. Through satellites, benefits of tele-medicine, distance education, resource mapping, weather forecast and even warning of natural disasters and reach even remote areas: PM Modi.





9:28 am IST We are seeking to cooperate extensively in new frontiers: PM Modi Going beyond the traditional sectors of cooperation, we are seeking to cooperate extensively in new frontiers, from schools to space, digital payments to disaster management: PM Modi.





9:27 am IST Let no limitation constrain you: PM Modi Yes, we have challenges. But for every challenge, we have young minds to find innovative solutions to overcome them. Let no limitation constrain you. I want to tell you all- there is no better time to be young than now: PM Modi





9:26 am IST Much of what I wrote in Exam Warriors is influenced by the teachings of Lord Buddha: PM Modi Much of what I wrote in Exam Warriors is influenced by the teachings of Lord Buddha, especially the importance of positivity, overcoming fear and living in oneness, be it with the present moment or with Mother Nature: PM Modi.





9:25 am IST Prime Minister Dr. Tshering wrote a Facebook post that touched my heart: PM Modi A few days back, my good friend, Prime Minister Dr. Tshering wrote a Facebook post that touched my heart. In that post he mentioned about Exam Warriors, a book I wrote to advise youngsters about how to face exams without stress: PM





9:25 am IST India is also home to among the biggest start-up eco-systems in the world: PM Modi India is also home to among the biggest start-up eco-systems in the world. This is indeed a great time to innovate in India! These, and many other transformations have dreams and aspirations of the youth of India at their core: PM





9:23 am IST India has among the cheapest data connectivity in the world: PM Modi India is home to world’s largest healthcare scheme, Ayushman Bharat, which offers health assurance to 500 million Indians. India has among the cheapest data connectivity in the world, which is directly and indirectly empowering millions, says PM Modi. PM Modi in Thimpu,Bhutan: India is home to world’s largest healthcare scheme, Ayushman Bharat, which offers health assurance to 500 million Indians. India has among the cheapest data connectivity in the world, which is directly and indirectly empowering millions pic.twitter.com/Aa8ZNe7oNM — ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2019





9:20 am IST People of Bhutan and India experience great attachment to each other: PM Modi It is natural that the people of Bhutan and India experience great attachment to each other, as we are close not just due to our geography. Our history, culture and spiritual traditions have created unique and deep bonds between our peoples and nations. PM Narendra Modi in Thimpu: It is natural that the people of Bhutan and India experience great attachment to each other, as we are close not just due to our geography. Our history, culture and spiritual traditions have created unique and deep bonds between our peoples and nations pic.twitter.com/MSKn0WfJp9 — ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2019



