The relationship between India and Bhutan has moved from one of donor-beneficiary to that of mutual cooperation, said Bhutan's Prime Minister Jigmy Y. Thinley on Friday. He also said that the relationship between the two countries was an example for all countries with a common border.
Talking to reporters at a press conference after addressing the annual general meeting of the Mahabodhi Society of India here on Friday, he said : “In the beginning it was a relationship as between a donor and a beneficiary, but with Bhutan reaching a good level of development, the nature of relation has moved to one of mutual benefits. ''
Citing an example, he said that India needed electricity badly and Bhutan was generating hydel-power .
Pointing out that Bhutan now aims to become a green and sustainable service economy, he said that his country invites Indian investment in the areas of education, health, tourism and IT sector.
Meeting with Mamata Banerjee
The Prime Minister said that he was very happy to have met Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of whom he had heard so much. “My meeting with her affirmed my thoughts about the kind of leader that she is. Her motivation is to be of service to the people. And I am convinced by her life of austerity.”
Mr Thinley said that he also shared with Ms Banerjee his concerns on her security . He expressed confidence that West Bengal will see progress under her. He met the Chief Minister at Raj Bhavan where the Governor was also present.
Buddha relics
Mr Thinley said that he would carry back for a month three relics of Lord Buddha from India. “We are very thankful to India and consider auspicious to have these relics with us in our country at a time when we are preparing for the wedding of our King,” he said.
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