The Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on April 5. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation to further boost their relationship.
Key points
- India announced its support for Bhutan’s upcoming 13th five-year plan.
- India will also work to extend an additional standby credit facility and shape long-term sustainable arrangements for the export of agricultural commodities from Bhutan.
- Both countries are examining and considering setting up the first Integrated Check Post along the India-Bhutan border, which would be near Jaigaon.
- India and Bhutan will also expedite the proposed Kokrajhar-Gelephu rail link project through Government of India support in consultation with the Bhutanese side. It will be the first-ever rail link between India and Bhutan.
- Chukha Hydropower Project, Pnatsangchu I Hydroelectric Project and Kholongchu Hydroelectric Project are examples of bilateral energy cooperation.
