"PM Modi My Mentor, My Guru": Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay To NDTV

"Obviously I see him as a mentor, and I'm very fortunate to receive his mentorship. I see him as a guru, because he is very clear in his vision, and he is very clear that his vision will be implemented," Tshering Tobgay said.

Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, in Delhi to attend the oath ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his historic third term, told NDTV today of the close ties they share. PM Modi's first international tour after he took charge in 2014 was to Bhutan. So was his last trip at the end of 10 years -- to Bhutan to receive its highest civilian award, he said.

"I enjoy a very close relationship with Prime Minister Modi. I'm blessed," Mr Tobgay told NDTV in an exclusive interview.

"Obviously I see him as a mentor, and I'm very fortunate to receive his mentorship. I see him as a guru, because he is very clear in his vision, and he is very clear that his vision will be implemented," he said.