Bhutan confers highest civilian award on PM Narendra Modi

Thimpu: Bhutan on Friday conferred the highest civilian award on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending "unconditional friendship" during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering made the announcement regarding the Order of the Druk Gyalpo.

A Bhutanese government statement said the recognition was for India's decision to help landlocked Bhutan during the pandemic. (UNI)