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Bhutan King Wangchuck, PM visit Statue of Unity, Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jul 22, 2024, 21:41 IST
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Bhutan King visits Gujarat

The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay are currently visiting India. (ANI photo)

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Deepened bond between Gujarat & Bhutan

The bond between Gujarat, known as India's Growth Engine, and Bhutan has deepened significantly over the past few years. (ANI photo)

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High-level Bhutanese delegation visit Gujarat in 2014

Bhutan's enthusiasm for strengthening business relations with Gujarat was evident when a high-level Bhutanese delegation visited Gujarat in 2014. (ANI photo)

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Strong economic ties between Gujarat & Bhutan

Due to the pivotal focus on boosting economic ties, exports from Gujarat to Bhutan have surged substantially in the last five years. (ANI photo)

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Bhutan PM visits Statue of Unity

​King Jigme Khesar​ Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan on Monday visited the Statue of Unity, the world's tallest such structure. (ANI photo)

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Exports have surged substantially

Due to the pivotal focus on boosting economic ties, exports from Gujarat to Bhutan have surged substantially in the last five years. From USD 14.39 million in 2019-20, exports from Gujarat to Bhutan have climbed to USD 21.98 million in 2023-24, reflecting a remarkable 52 per cent growth over the past five years. (ANI photo)

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Increase in export diversification

Gujarat's leading export items include plastic products, electrical machinery and equipment, ceramic products, fish, paper and paper products, and medicines. During this period, growth was not only seen in the overall export volumes but also in terms of diversification in the range of products exported to Bhutan. (ANI photo)

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Our best wishes to India, write Bhutan King

In the visitor's book, King Namgyel Wangchuk wrote "Our best wishes to India", it added. The delegation also visited the Sardar Sarovar Dam and were informed about how it plays a key role in solving Gujarat's water scarcity problem, said the release. (ANI photo)

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