INDIA and Bhutan discussed development partnership, energy, trade and connectivity as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with his Bhutanese counterpart D N Dhungyel in Bumthang. Jaishankar is on a two-day official visit to Bhutan starting Wednesday, during which he will also call on the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay. “Delighted to meet @FMBhutan Lyonpo D N Dhungyel and jointly review our wide - ranging cooperation.

 

Thank him for hosting me in the spiritual and historical centre of Bumthang,” Jaishankar posted on X. “Our conversation focused on advancing our multifaceted engagement in development partnership, energy, trade, connectivity, culture and people-to-people ties. Today’s discussions reflected the trust, goodwill and warmth of our ties,” he said.