Bilateral And A Royal Meet: What's On S Jaishankar's Bhutan Agenda
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in Bhutan for a two-day official visit to strengthen bilateral ties. The trip includes high-level meetings with Bhutanese leadership, including the King and the Prime Minister, to discuss ongoing cooperation.
Why it matters
This visit reinforces the strategic and diplomatic partnership between India and Bhutan, which is crucial for regional stability and developmental cooperation.
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has arrived in Bhutan for a two-day official visit aimed at further deepening long-standing bilateral ties. In Thimphu, he received a warm welcome at the airport by Bhutanese Foreign Minister Lyonpo DN Dhungyel."Kuzuzangpo la Bhutan! Delighted to arrive in Paro today. Thank Lyonpo DN Dhungyel, Foreign Minister of Bhutan, for the warm welcome. Look forward to my engagements to advance our unique ties of friendship," EAM posted on X.Kuzuzangpo la Bhutan!Delighted to arrive in Paro today. Thank Lyonpo D. N Dhungyel @FMBhutan for the warm welcome.Look forward to my engagements to advance our unique ties of friendship.🇮🇳 🇧🇹 pic.twitter.com/Zb7zI8pIMG - Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 16, 2026Jaishankar is visiting Bhutan on Dhungyel's invitation. During the visit, he will hold bilateral talks with his Bhutanese counterparts.
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