Thimphu [ Bhutan ], November 3 (ANI): Prime Minister of Bhutan , Tshering Tobgay on Monday said that the inspiration behind the Global Peace Prayer Festival is the royal vision, as King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck wished to conduct it.

Tobgay, while talking to ANI, said that the festival is important as it is coinciding with the king's 70th birthday .

"First and foremost, I wish you welcome back to Bhutan and welcome to the inaugural Global Peace Prayer Festival. Inspiration behind this festival is really a royal vision. His Majesty the King commanded that we conduct a global Peace Prayer Festival based on our spiritual heritage which is rooted in the tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism and His Majesty the King commanded this particular time because the world needs peace but

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