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India, Bhutan Strengthen Energy Ties as Khattar Meets Counterpart in Thimpu

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar met Bhutan's Energy Minister Gem Tshering in Thimpu to discuss strengthening energy ties. The visit continues a series of high-level engagements, including a meeting between EAM Jaishankar and Bhutan's Foreign Minister in March. In February, Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay met with PM Narendra Modi and Indian industry leaders, discussing collaboration in technology and clean energy. Both nations are focused on expanding their partnership into transformative domains like AI and sustainable development.

Key Points: India-Bhutan Energy Talks: Khattar Meets Bhutan Minister

  • Khattar's 3-day Bhutan visit for energy talks
  • Follows recent high-level diplomatic engagements
  • Focus on clean energy and digital collaboration
  • Review of bilateral cooperation progress
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Manohar Lal Khattar meets Bhutan's Energy Minister to discuss strengthening of energy ties

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar visits Bhutan for high-level talks to deepen bilateral energy partnership and cooperation.

"Our enduring India-Bhutan friendship... continues to guide our partnership into new and transformative domains. - PM Narendra Modi"

Thimpu, April 9

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday met Bhutan's Energy Minister Lyonpo Gem Tshering and plan to hold discussions on deepening the energy partnership between New Delhi and Thimpu.

Khattar is on a three-day visit to Bhutan.

Sharing the details in a post on X, the Union Minister on Thursday informed that he also met the Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya.

He added, "During this visit, detailed discussions will be held on further strengthening India-Bhutan energy relations".

The high-profile visit comes after EAM Jaishankar met Bhutan's Foreign Minister Lyonpo DN Dhungyel in March on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue and reaffirmed India's dedication to deepening the unique bilateral partnership with Bhutan.

"Delighted to meet Bhutan FM Lyonpo DN Dhungyel on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2026. Reaffirmed our commitment to deepen our unique partnership," Jaishankar stated in another post.

In February, Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay held a series of meetings with leading Indian industry figures on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, discussing collaboration in technology, digital infrastructure, connectivity, clean energy and sustainable development.

He also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the visit to Delhi.

PM Modi described the meeting as "outstanding," stating that India-Bhutan friendship continues to expand into new and transformative domains.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "The meeting with PM Tshering Tobgay was outstanding. We discussed how we can harness the power of AI for global good and in harmony with principles of sustainability. Our enduring India-Bhutan friendship, rooted in mutual trust, goodwill and close ties between our two peoples, continues to guide our partnership into new and transformative domains."

Official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said on X that PM Modi and Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across energy, connectivity, development partnerships, and people-to-people ties.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Bhutan, the warmth between our people is real. It's good to see the government building on that with concrete partnerships in energy and tech. The focus on sustainable development is particularly commendable.
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Rohit P
Solid move. Hydropower cooperation with Bhutan has been a cornerstone. Deepening this partnership is crucial for our energy security and their economic development. More high-level visits like this, please!
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Priyanka N
While I support stronger ties, I hope these discussions are transparent and the benefits are mutual. Sometimes these "transformative" agreements need more public scrutiny to ensure they serve long-term interests for both sides, not just short-term diplomatic wins.
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Vikram M
Bhutan is like a family. Glad to see AI and clean energy are now part of the discussion alongside traditional areas. This is how you build a modern, forward-looking partnership. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
Good step. But alongside ministers meeting, we should also facilitate more student exchanges, tourism, and cultural programs. The people-to-people connection is the real foundation of this unique friendship.

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