India Foreign Secretary Discusses Trade and Energy Cooperation with Bhutan Leaders

4 October 2017

Mr. S. Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary, India, discussed trade and energy cooperation with top Bhutan leaders on his visit to Bhutan on 2-5 October 2017. Mr. Jaishankar met with the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the former King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck, and Mr. Dasho Sonam Tshong, Foreign Secretary, Bhutan.

Mr. Jaishankar discussed with Bhutan’s leaders bilateral relations and regional issues, including the implementation of India-assisted projects under Bhutan’s 11th Five-Year Plan, trade and economic ties, and hydropower cooperation.

India and Bhutan are also preparing for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2018.



Related Link:

Mr. Shri Sunil Barthwal, Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India, and Ms....

Read More


Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met on the sidelines of the...

Read More


Nepal has taken a significant step in enhancing its energy cooperation with India by signing a $12.36 million...

Read More


The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) of Bhutan and the Adani Group of India have signed a Memorandum...

Read More


Southeast and South Asia are two of the most dynamic and fastest growing regions in the world....

Read More


The passenger ferry service between India and Sri Lanka resumed operations on 16 August 2024, marking a significant...

Read More


Mr. Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary of the Government of India, met with Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, Minister of...

Read More