 Your Excellency, Dr. Lothi Thring, Honorable Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dr. S. Jai Shankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. Tandy Dojee, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bhutan, Sri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor, Government of India, Dr. P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister of India, Sri Harsh Radhan Sringala, Foreign Secretary of India, General V. Nangil, Ambassador of Bhutan to India, Mrs. Ruchira Ambassador of India to Bhutan, Distinguished Delegates of the Government of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan, Ladies and Gentlemen, a very good morning. I am Nangir Chaudhan from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bhutan. I have the honour to welcome the distinguished delegates from the Government of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan to today's e-launch of the second phase of the Rupakart. The Rupakart initiative between Bhutan and India was conceived in June 2017 with the aim of facilitating safe and convenient cross-border digital between the two countries. This initiative is being executed under two phases. The first phase of the Rupakart was launched during his Excellency Sri Narendra Modi's state visit to Bhutan in August last year. Under phase one, Rupakarts were distributed to Indians by banks in India for use at ATM and point of sale terminals in Bhutan. Similarly, under phase two, banks in Bhutan will issue Rupakarts to Bhutanese for use at ATMs and point of sale terminals in India. Today's program will start with the pre-recorded video on the launch of the Rupakart, followed by the unveiling of the digital plaque and remarks by Honourable Prime Ministers of India and Bhutan. Without further ado, I would now like to request for the playing of the video on the launch of the Rupakart. The decades-old relationship between Bhutan and India was further consolidated during the Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi's visit to Bhutan in August 2019. The early visit of Prime Minister Modi to Bhutan underlines the priority India attaches to Bhutan and regional cooperation. Prime Minister Modi also chose Bhutan for his first overseas visit in June 2014. Likewise, Prime Minister Dr. Lote Sering visited India for his first overseas visit in December 2018. This underlines the importance of India and Bhutan's relationship. During the visit of PM Modi to Bhutan last year, facility of use of Indian-issued Rupakarts was jointly launched by Prime Ministers of both countries. And now, National Payments Corporation of India and Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan are further deepening the mutual cooperation and digital economic trade relations. Whereby, Rupakarts issued in Bhutan by the RMA banks to students, businessmen, workers and tourists coming to India will be accepted at point of sales and at ATMs in India. Rupakart is an indigenous card network scheme from India, offering exciting deals, discounts and offer on-credit, debit and prepaid cards. The service will be jointly launched by Honourable Prime Minister of India, Sri Narendra Modi with Honourable Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dr. Lote Sering. Another step forward together. Honourable Prime Minister of India and his Excellency, Dr. Lote Sering, Honourable Prime Minister of Bhutan, jointly unveiled the digital plaque. To your Excellencies, I would now like to request your Excellency, Dr. Lote Sering, Honourable Prime Minister of Bhutan, to deliver your remarks. Your Excellency, Sri Narendra Modi, Honourable Prime Minister of India, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, I am glad to convey the warmest greetings of His Majesty the King to your Excellency, your distinguished friends in the Government of India. As friendly nations and more so for those of us who are connected at heart, we do not need functions and formalities to stay in touch with each other, which is why the event, even though it is virtual, I feel so warm and cordial. It is an honour for me to launch the second phase of Rupakar with your Excellency and your team. I fondly remember the launching of the first phase during your visit, which was at Sempto Kazong. It was the place where your Excellency had a short stint of meditation. I am happy to note that with these arrangements, it will benefit the peoples of our two countries. Together, we are leveraging digital technologies to enhance financial services in our region. I would like to take this opportunity to convey our appreciation for your unwavering support that we have extended to Bhutan for the COVID-19 responses. This is highly appreciated as we know that India is confronted with similar tasks, but at much bigger scale. Your Excellency's leadership in tackling the pandemic at home is highly recommended. I am sure India will come out much stronger from the pandemic. Furthermore, the lead that India is taking in developing vaccines is a source of hope for all of us. We are thankful to you and your government for the assurance to make vaccines available for Bhutan once they are ready for clinical use. Your Excellency, I am happy to note that the MOU has been signed between the two counterparts for cooperation in the space sector. This new era of cooperation between Bhutan and India is an important step towards realizing His Majesty's vision. For an astute, 21st century king who is well informed of all the modern details, it will be His Majesty's delight to see our young Bhutanese grow with relevant knowledge and skills in space science and technology. I am also pleased with the progress that we have made towards establishment of the Third International Internet Gateway. I am following up closely with your Ambassador here. I would like to acknowledge Ambassador Richira's effective leadership. I know that she places huge importance to the agenda of the two countries and works hard towards strengthening our relationship further. We also would like to take note of the high-level disease that we had so far. Thank you for extending invitation to our foreign minister last year around this time. We are also happy to have hosted your Excellency, Dr Jayeshankar, during your maiden visit to Bhutan and also the Commons Minister, His Excellency, Mr Piyush Goyal. We are closely following up with the deliverables from their visits, and I would like to seek your Excellency's support in realizing them. Here, although it doesn't merit any mention, as your Excellency has already committed, but for my own satisfaction, as a subject that is very close to my heart, the multidisciplinary hospital has reached the final stages. I would like to thank you and seek further support on this. While we continue to work together in these times of pandemic, I offer my prayers for the good health, well-being, and prosperity of the peoples of our two countries. Once again, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Modiji and your distinguished delegates from the Government of India and my friends here in Bhutan for taking part in this e-launch. Thank you very much and Karinche. Thank you, Your Excellency. I would now like to request Your Excellency, Shree Narendra Modi, Honorable Prime Minister of India, to deliver your remarks. Your Excellency, Leon Chen, Dr Lote Sharingi, Bhutan, and Bharat Sejude, to all the special guests, as well as to all the Indians, I have special love and friendship for Bhutan. And so, whenever I meet you, I have a special experience of my own. Bhutan and Bharat are my special friends, not only for the two countries, but also for the world. Last year, my trip to Bhutan, was filled with many deaths. In a way, every minute, a new event, a new hope, a new excitement, that journey was very memorable to me. In our community, we have experienced a lot of new areas, such as digital, international and emerging technologies. In the 21st century, between the two countries, and especially for our youth, there will be a new generation of connectivity. During my trip to Bhutan, between the two countries, we had started the first step of using the money card. By using the money card, the Indian citizens, the Indian bank, were able to enter Bhutan with the help of the card. I am happy to know that there have been 11,000 successful transactions in Bhutan. If not for COVID-19, it would have been much more than this. Today, we are starting the second step of the use of this money card. Along with this, in this network, we welcome Bhutan as a full partner. For this benefit, the Bhutanese and Indian authorities have tried, I congratulate them all. Today, the national bank has been established. With the help of the money card, India will be able to use more than 1 lakh, more than 80 lakhs, points of sale terminal. I am confident that the Bhutanese will be able to use education, health, travel, or many other things. In Bhutan, we will be able to use the help of the digital transaction. In the last few years, in India, with the help of the digital transaction, millions of people have come to life. Excellencies, friends, space sector, in order to provide connectivity between us, a very important, a second area has been established. India has always used space technology for the purpose of development. India and Bhutan, share this purpose. In the last few years, in Bhutan, for the use of South Asia Satellite, the ground earth station was established. I am happy that with the help of this station, with the help of the Bhutan Broadcasting and Disaster Management, South Asia Satellite has been able to use more influence. Tomorrow, with the help of Peaceful Usage of Outer Space, in order to provide connectivity, a framework has been established on the 10th floor. With this, between the two countries, the framework of connectivity will be established. India has recently opened its own space for private enterprise. It has made a huge reform. With this, the capacity, innovation and skills will be increased. I am happy that next year, Bhutan's satellite will be able to send the work quickly. For this, the four Bhutan youths Space Engineers will start in December. I will provide many benefits to these four youths. I know that in the development of our country, the use of space technology is very important from the heart and it is a vision for them. India will be ready to share its experience and skills. Similarly, in Bhutan, an ICT-enabled knowledge-based society is also able to fully support it. For Bhutan, I will introduce you to the BSNL Internet Gateway. I welcome the BSNL agreement with my heart. Excellencies, friends, it would be great if we could meet as a person who can deny this opportunity. But, due to Corona, it is not possible. But, if we look at the other side, it is also beneficial that in the field of technology, the role of these initiatives is also made by the government to deal with the crisis of COVID-19. I wish to congratulate all of you for your good health and success. I wish to congratulate all of you for your good health. I also want to tell you that in this difficult time, we are standing with Bhutan and your needs will always be a great opportunity for us. Once again, thank you and I wish you good health. Thank you Your Excellency. With this, we have come to the end of the program for the e-launch of the second phase of the rupee card. I would like to express our sincere appreciation to Your Excellency Shree Narendra Modi, Your Excellency Dr. Lote Sring, distinguished delegates from the Government of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan for your kind presence at the historic events today. Thank you and