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India-Bhutan Strengthen Ties with Modi's Visit

India-Bhutan Strengthen Ties with Modi's Visit
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bhutan in November 2025 to celebrate the 70th birth anniversary of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and the Global Peace Prayer Festival.

During his visit, Modi and Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck inaugurated the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, which will significantly increase Bhutan's hydropower capacity.

India also extended a Rs 40 billion line of credit to support further energy and development projects in Bhutan.

The visit included several agreements on renewable energy, health, and mental health cooperation, as well as the establishment of the Gelephu Mindfulness City, a $100 billion eco-tech hub.

The visit highlighted the strong friendship between India and Bhutan and their commitment to sustainable development and green bilateralism.

Key facts

Date of Visit
November 11–12, 2025
Key Project
Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project
Line of Credit
Rs 40 billion ($455 million)
Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC)
$100 billion eco-tech hub
Immigration Check Post
Hatisar, Assam
Bilateral Agreements
Renewable energy, health, mental health, and institutional linkages
Cultural Exchange
Exhibition of Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha
Economic Corridor
Northeast India to Myanmar and beyond

Quotes

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India

“These agreements, as PM Modi highlighted, will 'enhance the dynamism of our bilateral partnership.'”
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