They discussed various ideas to further strengthen the close and unique India-Bhutan friendship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

They discussed various ideas to further strengthen the close and unique India-Bhutan friendship, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.

Prime Minister Modi also conveyed his appreciation for the guiding vision provided by successive Druk Gyalpos in shaping relations between India and Bhutan."

In a tweet, Prime Minister Modi said, "Had a warm meeting with His Majesty the King of Bhutan. Discussed various ideas to further strengthen the close and unique India-Bhutan friendship. Conveyed my appreciation for the guiding vision provided by successive Druk Gyalpos in shaping our relations."

The meeting came a day after Bhutan ratified the International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement.

"Ambassador of Bhutan to India Maj Gen Vetsop Namgyel handed over the instrument of ratification to Secretary ER Dammu Ravi, in the presence of DG International Solar Alliance," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted on Tuesday.