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India, Bhutan hold talks on bolstering connectivity, hydropower ties
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The Shillong Times
Thimphu/New Delhi, Oct 4: India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on a range of issues, including connectivity, hydropower cooperation and trade.
The Foreign Secretary also called on His Majesty the King of Bhutan and met the Foreign Minister of the Himalayan country.
During his visit, the Foreign Secretary had an audience with His Majesty the King, and called on the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Bhutan.”India and Bhutan share a tradition of regular high-level exchanges high-level exchanges.
The latest visit by the Indian Foreign Secretary comes as both sides continue to explore new avenues of cooperation, while building on their deep-rooted ties in energy, infrastructure, and cultural exchange.
Since 2014, India’s trade with Bhutan has more than tripled — from $484 million in 2014-15 to $1,777.44 million in 2024-25, accounting for over 80 per cent of Bhutan’s overall trade.