The King of Bhutan has stated that Vietnam is a top priority partner in Southeast Asia and expressed a desire to strengthen multifaceted bilateral cooperation.

Vietnam's first lady, Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet, and Bhutan's Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck visited and offered incense at Hanoi's Tran Quoc pagoda.

The Bhutanese King met with President Luong Cuong, expressing his desire to learn about Vietnam's national governance model and development experience.

President Luong Cuong hosted a welcome ceremony for Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who is on a state visit to Vietnam from 18/8 to 22/8.

The people of Bhutan, the "happiness kingdom", are reminded of death daily to understand life's value and achieve true happiness.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan will make a state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Luong Cuong and his wife.