THIMPHU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India and Bhutan are connected not just by borders, but also by cultures, as he called for energy cooperation and increasing connectivity between the two neighbours.

"Connectivity creates opportunity and opportunity creates prosperity. With this goal in mind, a decision has been made to connect the cities of Gelephu and Samtse to India's vast rail network in the near future," Modi said while speaking at an event at Changlimethang Stadium to mark the 70th birth anniversary of Bhutan's former king Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

The prime minister said the completion of this project will provide easier access for the industries in Bhutan and Bhutanese farmers to India's vast market.

He said the two countries are also rapidly progressing

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