Bhutan Thanks India for Unwavering Support; Development Cooperation Talks Held In New Delhi

India and Bhutan reviewed the progress of the projects supported by GoI under the 12th Five-Year Plan of Bhutan. The Bhutanese thanked India for its unwavering support and cooperation during the difficult time of the Covid-19 pandemic.

New Delhi:The annual India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks were held in New Delhi on Friday. The Indian delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and the Bhutanese delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Aum Pema Choden.

During the talks, the two sides reviewed the progress of the projects supported by GoI under the 12th Five-Year Plan of Bhutan. The Bhutanese side expressed appreciation to the people and the Government of India for their unwavering support and cooperation extended to Bhutan during the difficult time of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Through the 12th Five Year Plan bilateral partnership, 83 Project Tied Assistance and 524 High Impact Community Development Projects in areas of education, health, digital development, capacity development, law, infrastructure, trade, agriculture, sports and culture have been successfully implemented.

Both sides discussed priority sectors and projects for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan to achieve the Royal Government of Bhutan’s goal of a ‘Healthy, Prosperous and Secure Bhutan’. Indian government conveyed that, it will continue to work together with the Royal Government of Bhutan on its development agenda, in line with His Majesty’s vision and based on the priorities and aspirations of the Royal Government.

The two sides agreed to hold the next Development Cooperation Talks in Thimphu at a mutually convenient date. The talks were held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere in keeping with the excellent bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

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