EAM Jaishankar to Visit Bhutan on Sept 16-17; Hold Talks with Counterpart Dhungyel
Jaishankar will review bilateral ties and deepen cooperation during meetings with Bhutan’s foreign minister, the king and the prime minister, the MEA said.
- On Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar began a two-day official visit to Bhutan at the invitation of Foreign Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel to review bilateral ties.
- The visit aligns with India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, continuing a tradition of regular high-level exchanges to strengthen the close friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
- During his trip, Jaishankar will receive a royal audience with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and call on Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay to discuss bilateral interests.
- Energy sector collaboration is a cornerstone of the bilateral relationship; Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal recently met with Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering in New Delhi.
- Officials are also reviewing the progress of the Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project, being implemented in partnership with India to ensure expeditious completion and deepen technical collaboration.
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Bilateral And A Royal Meet: What's On S Jaishankar's Bhutan Agenda
Jaishankar's visit is expected to provide an opportunity for India and Bhutan to review their bilateral relationship and discuss areas of continued cooperation during his meetings with the Bhutanese leadership.
EAM Jaishankar on two-day visit to Bhutan from today: What's on the agenda?
During the visit, Jaishankar will hold bilateral talks with the Bhutanese Foreign Minister, Ministry of External Affairs said in a press statement. He will also receive a royal audience with the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and call on the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay.
EAM Jaishankar to visit Bhutan today; hold talks with counterpart Dhungyel
The visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan, and to further strengthen the close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries
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EAM Jaishankar to visit Bhutan on Sept 16-17; hold talks with counterpart Dhungyel
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Bhutan from September 16-17. He will hold bilateral talks with Bhutan's Foreign Minister and meet the King. This visit reinforces the strong friendship and cooperation between India and Bhutan. Earlier, officials discussed trans-border river cooperation and hydroelectric projects. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to managing water resources sustainably.
EAM Jaishankar to visit Bhutan on Sept 16-17; hold talks with counterpart Dhungyel - The Tribune
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Bhutan from September 16-17 at the invitation of Bhutan's Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Lyonpo DN Dhungyel, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.
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