India is Bhutan's pillar of support, inspiration: Bhutan's commerce minister

Lauding India's role as a "closest partner," Bhutan's Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Employment, Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji, praised New Delhi as a pillar of support and inspiration for Thimphu.

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He said that the trust and shared values between the two nations make India an enabler of Bhutan's aspirations.

Speaking at the inaugural session of the 29th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit 2024 in Delhi on Monday, Dorji said, "India's role as Bhutan's closest partner is not only a pillar of support but also an inspiration. The trust, collaboration and shared values between our two countries making India an enabler of Bhutan's aspirations. Beyond herself, India enables opportunities, facilitates connections and engagements for us. It is this spirit of collaboration and mutual growth that excites the two countries."