Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Bhutan, India Deepen Ties with Energy Deal
The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, visited India to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
He met with India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, to discuss working together on things like hydropower and trade.
A big highlight was the signing of an agreement for a new power plant.
Tobgay also visited Nalanda University and a temple in Ayodhya, showing the cultural ties between the two countries.
The visit was a chance for the leaders to talk about future plans and projects together.
Bhutan's PM Tshering Tobgay visited India for diplomatic and cultural engagements.
A 570 MW hydropower project agreement was signed with Adani Power Ltd.
Meeting included discussions on hydropower, connectivity, and economic partnership.
Tobgay and Jaishankar discussed 13th Plan projects.
Tobgay visited Nalanda University and Ayodhya's Ram Lalla temple.
- Who
- Tshering Tobgay, S. Jaishankar
- What
- Discussed cooperation; signed hydropower agreement
- When
- September 3-6
- Where
- India
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties
- Key Participants
- Tshering Tobgay, S. Jaishankar
- Event
- Official Visit of Bhutan PM to India
- Meeting Focus
- Hydropower, Connectivity, Economic Partnership
- Project
- 570 MW Wangchhu Hydropower Project
- Organizations Involved
- Adani Power Ltd., Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC)
- Other Activities
- Visits to Nalanda University, Ayodhya temple
Sources
Bhutan PM reaches Ayodhya, to offer prayers at Ram Temple
Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay visits Ram temple in Ayodhya
Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay visits Ram temple in Ayodhya
Bhutan’s PM visit Ayodhya , spent about two hours in Ram Janmabhoomi complex
India–Bhutan ‘time-tested’ partnership moving from strength to strength: Jaishankar
Bhutan PM Tobgay calls 570 MW Hydropower deal with Adani Power a ‘Milestone’ in Bhutan–India energy Ties
Jaishankar meets Bhutan PM Tobgay
