Thimphu, Nov. 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bhutan on Tuesday carried deep emotional significance for both nations, coming just hours after a deadly blast in Delhi that claimed eight lives near the Red Fort.

India's Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya, described the moment as deeply moving for both sides, noting Prime Minister Modi's decision to continue his Bhutan visit despite the tragedy.

"I think it was very touching for both sides, the fact that, despite the blast in Delhi, which took place yesterday evening, and I think in that background, the fact that Prime Minister of India considered it still important to be present here, and the appreciation and acknowledgement of that by the King of Bhutan, was notable," Arya ...