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September 18, 2026 10:57 AM

India, Bhutan review bilateral cooperation; launch key development and energy projects during EAM Jaishankar’s visit

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Bhutan from September 16 to 18, during which India and Bhutan reviewed the full range of their bilateral cooperation and discussed regional and international issues of mutual importance. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of Bhutan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel. During his stay, EAM Jaishankar received an audience with the Bhutan King and called on Bhutanese Prime Minister ...

September 18, 2026 1:10 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets King of Bhutan, values his guidance to deepen ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu during his official visit to the Himalayan nation. "Honoured to receive an audience with Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, in Thimphu today. Deeply value his guidance to further deepen the unique friendship between India and Bhutan," EAM Jaishankar said on the social media platform X. Earlier, EAM Jaishankar and King Wangchuck lit 'Aashirvaad ka Diya' at the iconic ...

September 16, 2026 8:52 PM

Jaishankar visits Bhutan, discusses development, energy, trade and connectivity

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with Bhutanese Foreign Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel in Bumthang, reviewing wide-ranging bilateral cooperation in development, energy, trade, connectivity, culture and people-to-people ties. Jaishankar is on an official visit to Bhutan at the invitation of Bhutan’s Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel. The visit is aimed at further strengthening the close and longstanding ties of friendship and coop...

September 14, 2026 8:36 PM

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to meet Bhutan King, PM during three-day visit

Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar has begun a three-day visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from September 14 to 16, with electoral cooperation and institutional engagement between the two countries high on the agenda. During the visit, Gyanesh Kumar will meet His Majesty the King of Bhutan in Thimphu on Monday. A key engagement will be Bhutan’s National Voters’ Day celebration at the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law in Paro on September 15, where the CEC will be the Chief ...

August 7, 2026 8:29 PM

India, Bhutan deepen cooperation in power and water resources sectors

India and Bhutan on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the power and water resources sectors, with senior ministers from both countries reviewing the progress of ongoing projects and exploring new avenues for collaboration in hydropower, renewable energy, cross-border electricity trade and trans-boundary river management. The discussions took place during separate high-level bilateral meetings in New Delhi involving Bhutan's Minister for Energy and Natu...

April 9, 2026 7:47 PM

Manohar Lal meets Bhutan King, pushes hydropower cooperation and strategic ties

Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal held a key meeting with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, reaffirming the deep-rooted partnership between India and Bhutan, with a strong focus on hydropower cooperation and sustainable development. During his official visit to Bhutan, the minister conveyed greetings on behalf of the Government and people of India and praised the Bhutanese monarch’s leadership in strengthening bilateral ties. He also lauded Bhutan�...

April 9, 2026 3:57 PM

Manohar Lal begins Bhutan visit; India-Bhutan sign key power agreements

Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal arrived in Bhutan on Thursday for a four-day visit, reaffirming the strong bilateral partnership between the two countries with a focus on clean energy and sustainable development. During the visit, India and Bhutan signed two significant agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in the power sector. High-level meetings to deepen cooperation Lal held talks with Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, where both sides reit...

February 3, 2026 9:59 PM

India and Bhutan discuss measures to deepen cooperation in power sector

India and Bhutan on Tuesday reviewed and reaffirmed their long-standing partnership in the power sector, with discussions focusing on hydropower projects, cross-border transmission and future cooperation. Bhutan’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, met Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, along with Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad Naik, to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral collaboration in ...

December 29, 2025 1:58 PM

Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshey scripts history with record eight-wicket haul in T20I vs Myanmar

Bhutan’s left-arm spinner Sonam Yeshey etched his name into the record books by becoming the first bowler ever to take eight wickets in a T20 match, international or otherwise. The historic feat came during the third T20I against Myanmar in Gelephu on Friday, where the 22-year-old produced a spell for the ages, finishing with astonishing figures of 8 for 7 from four overs. Yeshey’s breathtaking performance dismantled Myanmar for just 45 runs as they attempted to chase Bhutan’s modest tota...

November 26, 2025 11:57 AM

Sacred Buddha relics return to India after 17-day exposition in Bhutan

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha returned to India on Tuesday after a 17-day public exposition in Bhutan, an event marked by significant religious participation and high-level representation from both countries. Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju accompanied the relics back to India and described the experience as an honour. He thanked Bhutan’s leadership and citizens for the ceremonial respect accorded to the relics throughout their stay. Rijiju said ...