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India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Bhutan for important bilateral discussions. He met with Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and had an audience with the King of Bhutan. The talks covered a wide range of issues including connectivity, hydropower projects, and trade relations. This visit continues the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between the two neighboring nations.

Key Points: India Bhutan Talks on Trade Connectivity and Hydropower Cooperation

  • Foreign Secretary Misri met Bhutan PM Tobgay and King during official visit
  • Discussions covered trade, connectivity and hydropower cooperation
  • Both nations building on special multifaceted bilateral partnership
  • India-Bhutan relations based on 1949 friendship treaty renewed in 2007
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India, Bhutan hold talks on trade, connectivity and people-to-people ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, discusses bilateral ties, connectivity projects and hydropower cooperation during Thimphu visit.

"Together for Progress and Development - Indian Embassy in Bhutan"

Thimphu, October 4

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Friday and discussed a wide range of issues, including connectivity and hydropower.

Prime Minister Tobgay, in a social media post, said he was "pleased to meet Vikram Misri" and highlighted the wide range of issues discussed, including connectivity, hydropower cooperation, trade and commerce, and people-to-people relations.

Earlier, he also met His Majesty the King and called on the Foreign Minister of Bhutan.

Indian Embassy in Bhutan wrote in an X post, "Together for Progress and Development. In keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges, Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri visited Bhutan on 3 October 2025 for discussions encompassing the entire gamut of special and multifaceted bilateral partnership. During his visit, FS 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. 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.

As per MEA, "India and Bhutan share unique and exemplary bilateral relations, which are based on mutual trust, goodwill and understanding. Formal diplomatic relations between India and Bhutan were established in 1968.

"The basic framework of India-Bhutan relations is the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation signed in 1949 between the two countries, which was renewed in February 2007," MEA said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Bhutan has always been a true friend to India. These regular high-level visits show how much we value this special relationship. Hope they discuss better road connectivity for tourism too!
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Michael C
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope these talks also address the trade imbalance. Bhutanese products face fewer barriers in India than Indian products in Bhutan. Just saying.
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Ananya R
The people-to-people ties are what make this relationship so special. I have Bhutanese friends studying in Delhi University, and the cultural exchange is amazing. More student exchange programs please!
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Siddharth J
Hydropower cooperation with Bhutan has been a game-changer for our northeastern states. Hope they're discussing new projects that benefit both countries equally.
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Kavya N
In these uncertain times, having strong neighbors like Bhutan is a blessing. The 2007 treaty renewal was a masterstroke that modernized our relationship while keeping the friendship intact. 🙏

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