New Delhi, October 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described Bhutan as a "very special friend of India" and said the cooperation between the two countries will get even better in time to come. He made the comments on X following a meeting with his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay.

Tobgay said, "Always happy to meet my friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. Expressed my gratitude to the Government & people of India for their steadfast goodwill & cooperation. We reaffirmed our commitment to advancing our special bond of friendship from strength to strength." ‘World Needs India’: Dasho Tshering Tobgay Thanks PM Narendra Modi for Playing Key Role in Driving Bhutan’s Economic Growth, Says ‘Global South Trusts India and PM Modi’s Leadership’.

Modi replied, "Glad to have met you in Delhi this morning, PM Tshering Tobgay. Bhutan is a very special friend of India's and our cooperation will continue to get even better in the times to come."