Bhutan King meets President Pratibha Patil in New Delhi

NEW DELHI - Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck met President Pratibha Devisingh Patil here on Friday.

Wangchuck arrived in the national capital on a nine-day visit on Wednesday, to promote ties between India and Bhutan.

Wangchuck met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday.

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

Wangchuk will also meet United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi and External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna. (ANI)