PM Modi connects with Bhutanese locals, cherishes traditional performances | In Pictures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival at Paro International Airport in Bhutan, received by Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay. (PTI Photo)

Visit aimed at bolstering India's distinctive ties with Bhutan under the 'Neighbourhood First' Policy. (PTI Photo)

PM Modi inspects Guard of Honour upon reaching Paro International Airport. (PTI Photo)

Emphasis on deepening cooperation and friendship between India and Bhutan. (PTI Photo)

Prime Minister Modi's convoy being welcomed by locals upon his arrival in Bhutan (PTI Photo)

PM Modi being greeted by locals in Bhutan (PTI Photo)

PM Modi being greeted by local children in Bhutan (PTI Photo)

PM Modi welcomed by local artists with a performance in Bhutan (PTI Photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred with the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', Bhutan’s highest civilian award, by Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, at the Tendrelthang, Thimphu (PTI Photo)

PM Modi being welcomed by Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu (PTI Photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu (PTI Photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was conferred with the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', Bhutan’s highest civilian award, by Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (unseen), at the Tendrelthang, Thimphu (PTI Photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu (PTI Photo)