<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation today with DNT (Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa) President, Dr Lotay Tshering and congratulated him on his party's victory in the third general election in Bhutan and his own election to the National Assembly. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Modi welcomed the successful conduct of general elections, which is an important milestone for the consolidation of democracy in Bhutan. The two leaders agreed to take forward the unique and multifaceted bilateral co-operation to new heights for the benefit of the people of Bhutan and India. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">According to an official release, Mr Modi conveyed that India attaches the highest priority to further strengthening unique ties of friendship and cooperation with that country.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">         </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Prime Minister reiterated India's steadfast commitment to work with the new government in its national efforts for socio-economic transformation, based on the priorities and interests of the people and the government of Bhutan. Mr Modi also extended an invitation to Dr LotayTshering to visit India.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Dr Lotay Tshering thanked Mr  Modi for his greetings and good wishes and accepted the invitation to visit India at the earliest opportunity.</span><br />''