Delhi, Nov 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an audience today Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan, in Thimphu on Wednesday.

The Prime Minister conveyed felicitations on the occasion of the 70th birth anniversary of the King and wished his good health and well-being.

The Prime Minister thanked the King for his leadership, counsel and guidance in further strengthening India-Bhutan friendship. Both leaders held discussions on bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest.

In this context, they underlined the shared spiritual and cultural bonds that bring the people of the two countries closer.

Prime Minister joined the King of Bhutan, Fourth King of Bhutan, and Prime Minister of Bhutan at the Kalachakra initiation ceremony at Changlimithang Stadium, as part of the ongoing Global Peace Prayer Festival in Thimphu. The prayers were presided over by Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot of Bhutan.