New Delhi, January 20
The King of Bhutan, Mr Jigme Singye Wangchuck, is scheduled to pay a state visit to India from January 23 to 27 as the chief guest at the Republic Day parade. The King will be accompanied by the Bhutanese Foreign Minister, Mr Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk, and other senior officials of the Royal Government of Bhutan.
During the visit, His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck will call on the President of India, who will host a state banquet in honour of the King on January 24 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The King will also have meetings with the Vice-President, Prime Minister and other senior leaders.
The Prime Minister will host a lunch in the King's honour on January 25.
