Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, on a four-day visit to Bhutan, was received with full honours and granted an audience by Bhutan's King and Queen at Tashichhodzong, reflecting the strong India-Bhutan friendship, as shared by the Indian Army on X.
A two-week residential program aimed at enhancing electoral management capabilities of senior and mid-level election officials from Bhutan concluded on March 21, 2025, at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi.
Bhutanese Minister Younten Phuntsho emphasises the importance of the Bengal Global Business Summit 2025 in deepening the India-Bhutan collaboration, focusing on key sectors such as tourism, renewable energy, and agriculture.
Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk during his visit to Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh-2025 participated in several significant spiritual activities.
Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk made a brief stopover in Kathmandu on his way back from India. The King visited two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Swoyambhunath Stupa and Bauddhanath Stupa. He performed rituals at Swoyambhunath, while his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema, stayed behind
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar recently met with Officer Trainees from the 2024 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), alongside two Bhutanese colleagues.
Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and other officials attended the inauguration event of Immigration Check Post (ICP) at Land Port Darranga in Assam, on Thursday.
In a post on X, PM Modi stated, "Glad to have met you in Delhi this morning, PM Tshering Tobgay. Bhutan is a very special friend of India's and our cooperation will continue to get even better in the times to come."
He revealed that not only was he born in India, but his formative years in the country played a significant role in shaping his dedication to serving Bhutan, its people, and its king.
The discussion highlighted the strengthening ties between India and Bhutan, with Lyonpo Lekey Dorji expressing gratitude for India's continued development support during Bhutan's 13th Five Year Plan.