PM Tobgay reaches Kathmandu

Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has reached the Nepalese capital Kathmandu on Tuesday (25 November) to take part in the 18th SAARC summit.

A special jet carrying PM Tobgay touched down at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at around 11:50 AM local time.

He was received by Nepalese Deputy Prime Minister Bamdev Gautam, along with Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen who landed at 12:10 PM.

On the occasion, the Nepal Army played a Mangal Dhun (auspicious tune) in honour of the Bhutanese Prime Minister and President of the Maldives after which national anthems of both countries were played.