India Bhutan Relations News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Experts from India, Bhutan warn of risks from China's proposed dam on Brahmaputra
Guwahati, April 8: Amid growing concerns over China's plans to construct the "world's largest dam" on Brahmaputra, experts from India and Bhutan have voiced serious reservations about the project, warning of environmental and geopolitical risks.
PM Modi meets good friend Bhutan PM, says relations between two nations robust
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on the sidelines of 6th BIMSTEC Summit, and he said that both the countries are cooperating in several sectors.
PM Modi meets Bhutanese counterpart in Thailand, discusses bilateral cooperation across various sectors
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated India's commitment to cooperate with Bhutan in various sectors during his meeting with the Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok.
India- Bhutan hold meeting to review boundary-related field work
New Delhi, March 8: Indian and Bhutanese officials held a meeting in New Delhi from March 6 and 7 to review matters related to boundary-related field work, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said
India and Bhutan discuss technological and capacity building collaboration on boundary-related work
New Delhi, March 7: India and Bhutan on Friday discussed boundary-related field matters while expressing satisfaction at the work completed by respective field survey teams and other stakeholders on the issue.
Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay concludes official visit to India
New Delhi, February 22: Bhutan Prime Minister, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, concluded his official visit to India from February 20-21, during which he participated in the inaugural Leadership Conclave of the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL), which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Will learn lessons of leadership from my mentor PM Modi: Bhutan Prime Minister
New Delhi, Feb 21: Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay on Friday described PM Narendra Modi as his elder brother and mentor and said that he will learn the lessons of leadership from his Indian counterpart.
Bhutan PM calls SOUL brainchild of PM Modi and testament to his unwavering commitment to nurturing authentic leaders
New Delhi, February 21: Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has called School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) a "brainchild" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a testament to PM Modi's unwavering commitment to nurturing leaders and empowering them to serve India.
Union Minister Margherita welcomes Bhutan PM, to take part in SOUL event
New Delhi, February 20: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday welcomed Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay as he is set to participate in School of Ultimate Leadership's Leadership Conclave in the national capital.
India extends further support to Bhutan's Economic Stimulus Programme
Thimphu, Feb 19: In yet another significant gesture highlighting the strong bonds of friendship and close people-to-people contacts, India on Wednesday handed over a cheque of 2.5 billion Bhutanese Ngultrum (Rs 250 crore) as the third tranche of Government of India's support of 15 billion Ngultrum (Rs 1500 crore) towards the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) launched by the Royal Government of Bhutan, last year.
Strengthening energy security ties further, India-funded petroleum depot opened in Bhutan
Thimphu, Feb 18: Bhutan's Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Employment Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji on Tuesday inaugurated a project funded by India that will further strengthen energy security and distribution in the land-locked country.
Bhutan investment roadshows attract Indian investors in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
Thimphu, Feb 13: Bhutan's bid to attract investors via recent Investment Roadshows held in Delhi, Mumbai and IT city Bengaluru generated a strong interest from the Indian business community, local media in Thimphu reported on Thursday.
Phuentsholing border crossing to get e-gates for seamless Bhutan entry
Thimphu, Feb 10: Bhutan-bound travellers at the Phuentsholing pedestrian terminal will soon experience a faster and more efficient immigration process with the installation of e-gates at the country's busiest border crossing with India, local Bhutanese media reported on Monday.
Royal Bhutan Army COO concludes visit to India with focus on cooperation
New Delhi, Feb 6: Reinforcing bilateral military cooperation, the high-level visit to India by a Bhutanese delegation led by Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Royal Bhutan Army, concluded on Thursday.
Royal Bhutan Army's Chief Operations Officer concludes India visit reinforcing bilateral military cooperation
New Delhi, February 6: The Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army, Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering's visit to India concluded on Thursday.
Bhutan Army's Lt Gen Batoo Tshering lays wreath at Vijay Smarak in Kolkata
Kolkata, February 6: Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA), laid a wreath at the Vijay Smarak memorial at the Vijay Durg Eastern Command Army Headquarters in Kolkata on Thursday.
Opportunity to deepen collaboration: Bhutanese Minister at Bengal Global Business Summit 2025
West Bengal, February 5: At the 8th edition of the Bengal Global Business Summit 2025, Bhutanese Minister Younten Phuntsho emphasised the importance of the summit as a platform for strengthening the collaboration between India and Bhutan.
Chief Operations Officer of Royal Bhutan Army meets Defence Minister in New Delhi
New Delhi, February 4: Visiting Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) Batoo Tshering met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday and discussed various aspects of bilateral relations, with a particular focus on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, an official release said.
Bhutan king attends MahaKumbh, attends dinner with UP Governor
New Delhi, February 4: The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the MahaKumbh Mela at a special invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath welcomes Bhutan's King in Lucknow
Lucknow February 3: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended a warm welcome to the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, upon his arrival at Lucknow Airport.
Queen Mother of Bhutan, Queen Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck visits the Taj Mahal
Agra, January 21: Queen Mother of Bhutan, Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, paid a visit to the Taj Mahal along with a delegation of 19 members on Tuesday.