PM depart for 2-day Bhutan visit, ‘I look forward to talks…,’ says Modi
‘New India does not tolerate pain of terrorism but teaches lesson,’ says PM Modi According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Indai-Bhutan shares an enduring partnership, rooted in "mutual trust, understanding, and goodwill". PM Modi's visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on bilateral and regional matters of interest and deliberate on ways to expand and intensify partnership for the benefit of citizens, MEA said.
PM Modi discusses infra, energy cooperation with Bhutanese counterpart Between 14-18 March, Togbay also visited India. During the Bhutanese PM's visit, Prime Minister Modi said India would step up support for Bhutan’s 13th five-year plan, including considering a request for an economic stimulus programme and development aid would be geared towards creating infrastructure and building connectivity.
India has provided aid worth ₹5,000 crore for the 12th plan to Bhutan. The formal diplomatic ties between India and Bhutan were established in 1968, with the cornerstone being the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation signed in 1949 and subsequently renewed in February 2007.
PM Modi visited Bhutan in 2019 and launched several bilateral projects. Besides, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck also made several visits to India.
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