Bhutan King meets Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

NEW DELHI - Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Wednesday.

Wangchuck is in the national capital on a nine-day visit to promote bilateral ties between India and Bhutan.

The Bhutan King will discuss important bilateral and regional issues with the senior political leaders.

Wangchuk will also meet President Pratibha Patil and Minister of External Affairs, S. M. Krishna during his visit.

He is also slated to visit the Ranthambore National Park.

After returning to New Delhi, the King will meet United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi. (ANI)