Finance Minister visits Bhutan to strengthen India-Bhutan partnership
With an aim of strengthening partnership with Bhutan, the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has embarked on a four-day official visit to the neighbouring country. The visit has emphasized the enduring partnership between India and Bhutan, rooted in mutual respect, trust, and shared commitment to progress and prosperity in the region.
During her visit, the finance minister will visit and observe several key projects being implemented in Bhutan with support of the Government of India. These projects include the Kurichhu Hydropower Plant Dam and Powerhouse, the Gyalsung Academy, the Sangchen Choekhor Monastery and Punakha Dzong. Further, she will hold talks with the Finance Minister of Bhutan to discuss avenues for further strengthening economic and financial cooperation between two counties.
Moreover, she will visit the Cottage & Small Industries (CSI) Market, where she will witness a transaction using India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), reflecting the growing digital and financial connectivity between the two nations. She will also interact with farmers of Bhutan to understand their agricultural practices, challenges, and opportunities.
