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Jaishankar begins Bhutan visit for talks on September 16
Hindustan Times··16 Sept
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is visiting Bhutan on September 16-17 for talks with Foreign Minister DN Dhungyel. He will also meet Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, MEA said. In July, Exim Bank signed a Rs 4,000 crore concessional line of credit with Bhutan. India has committed Rs 10,000 crore for Bhutan 13th five-year plan.
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What It Means For You
- The visit continues scheduled India-Bhutan political contact under Neighbourhood First framing in MEA notes.
- Credit and plan financing figures shape how infrastructure and stimulus projects in Bhutan are funded.
- Cross-border rail links announced earlier at Rs 4,033 crore remain part of the connectivity agenda.
What's Happening
- MEA said the trip follows regular high-level exchanges meant to deepen cooperation.
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Bhutan in July around the Exim Bank credit signing.
- August talks in New Delhi reviewed trans-border rivers, flood forecasting, and Punatsangchhu-I progress.
The Money Already Pledged
- India provides most funding for Bhutan five-year plans covering 2024-2029.
- New Delhi also provided Rs 750 crore for an Economic Stimulus Programme and Rs 100 crore as a programme grant.
- Last year India announced the first two cross-border railway links with Bhutan.
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