China was shocked by the news of Modi’s arrival in the neighborhood, then why was the Prime Minister’s visit suddenly postponed?

The Ministry of External Affairs said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Bhutan has been postponed due to bad weather. The PM was scheduled to visit the neighboring country on March 21-22. The Ministry of External Affairs said that due to the ongoing bad weather conditions at Paro Airport, a mutual decision has been taken to postpone the state visit of the Prime Minister to Bhutan on 21-22 March 2024. New dates are being worked out by both sides through diplomatic channels.

Modi was scheduled to visit Bhutan a few days after his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay visited India from March 14-18. The ministry had earlier said that the visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries. Modi was scheduled to meet King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and previous King Jigme Singye Wangchuck and hold talks with Tobgay. The ministry had said the visit would be an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on bilateral and regional matters and discuss ways to expand and intensify their “exemplary partnership” for the benefit of the people. During the visit to Tobgay, Modi said India will extend support to Bhutan’s 13th five-year plan, including considering its request for an economic stimulus programme, and New Delhi’s direction to build development assistance infrastructure and connectivity. Will be in.

Indian support is the mainstay of funding for Bhutan’s five-year plans and New Delhi provided assistance of ₹5,000 crore for the 12th Plan. The investigation into the conspiracy of alleged murder of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil has reached an important stage. According to a Bloomberg report, Indian officials have handed over their findings regarding the failed assassination attempt to US authorities.