Chidambaram to visit Bhutan
August 20th, 2009 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS)Home Minister P.Chidambaram will leave for Thimphu Friday on a three-day official visit to Bhutan, his first foreign tour after taking over the portfolio Dec 1 last year.
During his visit, Chidambaram will meet the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley, Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck and Minister for Home and Cultural Affairs, Lyonpo Minjur Dorji.
“The purpose of the visit is to further strengthen bilateral relations between India and Bhutan,” said a statement from the home ministry.
Chidambaram will return on Monday.
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