India Bhutan Relations
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PM Modi to visit Bhutan on November 11, bilateral meets and 1,020 MW hydroelectric project in focus
India | Nov 09, 2025, 12:01 AM ISTDuring the visit, PM Modi will hold talks with Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and the two leaders will together inaugurate the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu II Hydroelectric Project, a key joint initiative between the two countries.
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India to Bhutan train travel: Cross-border railway project approved with Rs 4,033 crore investment
India | Sep 29, 2025, 04:58 PM ISTIndia and Bhutan have approved the development of two cross-border railway connections. These will connect Banarhat (West Bengal) to Samtse (Bhutan) and Kokrajhar (Assam) to Gelephu (Bhutan).
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PM Modi addresses SOUL Conclave, says 'wonderful forum to nurture future leaders'
India | Feb 21, 2025, 01:10 PM ISTPM Modi inaugurated the first SOUL Leadership Conclave at Bharat Mandapam today. The event also hosted Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, marking a milestone in India-Bhutan diplomatic relations.
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PM Modi's visit to Bhutan put on hold due to weather conditions in Paro
India | Mar 20, 2024, 09:09 PM ISTPM Modi's anticipated two-day state visit to Bhutan, set to commence on Thursday, has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions over the Paro airport, as confirmed by sources within the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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PM Modi to embark on rare two-day visit to Bhutan, major announcement unlikely I KNOW WHY
World | Mar 19, 2024, 11:17 PM ISTAccording to the statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit is in line with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan and the Government’s emphasis on its Neighbourhood First Policy.
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PM Modi accepts invitation to visit Bhutan next week during bilateral talks with Tobgay
India | Mar 15, 2024, 05:19 PM ISTBhutan PM Tshering Tobgay is currently in India on his first overseas visit since assuming his post in January and is expected to hold talks with President Murmu. He conveyed his appreciation for India’s role as a reliable, trusted and valued partner in Bhutan’s developmental priorities to PM Modi.
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Bhutan to award PM Modi its highest civilian decoration
News | Dec 17, 2021, 11:40 AM ISTBhutan is all set to award Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its highest civilian decoration, tweeted Bhutanese PM Lotay Tshering. This will prove to be a new chapter in the relations of India and Bhutan.
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India, Bhutan to have 7 more entry-exit points for trade: Govt
India | Nov 03, 2021, 10:10 PM ISTThe decision was taken at a commerce secretary-level meeting held between India and Bhutan on trade and transit issues.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds talks with Bhutanese counterpart
India | Dec 28, 2018, 04:32 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering on a host of key issues to strengthen bilateral ties between the two neighbouring countries.
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India-Bhutan ties a œmodel relationship: Mukherjee
World | Nov 06, 2014, 11:39 PM ISTNew Delhi: Describing ties between India and Bhutan as a “model relationship”, President Pranab Mukherjee today said mutual trust and confidence have helped build close relations between the two neighbours.In an interview to Bhutan Broadcasting
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Bhutan preparing to welcome Narendra Modi
World | Jun 10, 2014, 05:46 PM ISTThimphu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to choose Bhutan for his first foreign visit has been hailed here as historic and authorities are leaving no stone unturned to welcome him to further cement the already