New Delhi: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met a Bhutanese delegation and discussed various aspects of the multifaceted and unique friendship between the neighbouring nations.
Pleased to interact with Wangchuk Namgyel, Speaker of National Assembly of Bhutan and his 13 member parliamentary delegation today, Jaishankar tweeted.
Discussed our multifaceted and unique friendship, especially ongoing reform, stronger economic cooperation and the priorities of youth, he said.
Pleased to interact with Wangchuk Namgyel, Speaker of National Assembly of Bhutan and his 13 member parliamentary delegation today.
Discussed our multifaceted and unique friendship, especially ongoing reform, stronger economic cooperation and the priorities of youth. pic.twitter.com/rksrHah6wg
Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 7, 2023
On Monday, the Bhutanese delegation had called on Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar in Parliament.
The delegation had also called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday who said that India would always be a reliable friend to Bhutan and noted the Rs 2,400-crore allocation for Bhutan in this years Union Budget.
Birla said the Neighbourhood First policy, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given a new direction to India-Bhutan relations.
