Foreign Secretary visits Bhutan ahead of Modi's visit, discusses Doklam issue
5 years, 6 months ago

Foreign Secretary visits Bhutan ahead of Modi's visit, discusses Doklam issue

India TV News  

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale paid a two-day visit to Bhutan to lay the groundwork for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the close strategic neighbour next month. Last week, Bhutanese Foreign Minister Dorji told the media in Thimphu that Prime Minister Modi is to pay a two-day visit to the country. The Bhutanese Prime Minister had also made New Delhi his first foreign destination after his party formed the government in November 2018. He also attended Prime Minister Modi's swearing-in ceremony in May where he reiterated his invitation to the latter to visit Bhutan.

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Nepal’s foreign minister disappointed with no meetings with senior officials in India
3 weeks ago

Nepal’s foreign minister disappointed with no meetings with senior officials in India

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Nepalese foreign minister, Arzu Rana Deuba, notwithstanding the fact that she was on a personal visit to Delhi last week, was still hoping to meet some officials from the Indian government - but couldn’t. On Monday, before heading back for Kathmandu, Deuba took part in an event at India Foundation which is led by Ram Madhav, former general …

Bhutan King Wangchuck to begin two-day India visit on December 5
1 month, 1 week ago

Bhutan King Wangchuck to begin two-day India visit on December 5

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will visit India on December 5-6 for meetings with the Indian leadership to review bilateral relations. Wangchuck, who will be accompanied by Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and senior officials, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, external affairs minister S Jaishankar and senior Indian officials during the official visit, the external affairs ministry …

Nepal Foreign Minister to visit India, hold high-level meetings
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Nepal Foreign Minister to visit India, hold high-level meetings

Deccan Chronicle  

Kathmandu: Nepali Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba will embark on an official visit to India for five days starting Sunday at the invitation of her Indian counterpart, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Nepal's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday. An official from the Foreign Ministry informed ANI that, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended invitation to his …

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma visits Nepal to strengthen U.S.-Nepal partnership
4 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma visits Nepal to strengthen U.S.-Nepal partnership

The Hindu  

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma on Friday met Nepal Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli and Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba and discussed various aspects of the bilateral ties, including development cooperation and mutual interests. Mr. Verma, an Indian-American diplomat, is the senior-most official from the Joe Biden administration to visit Nepal since …

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to visit Nepal on August 11-12
5 months ago

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to visit Nepal on August 11-12

Hindustan Times  

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri will visit during Nepal from August 11-12 to review bilateral relationship and to explore ways to expand cooperation between the two countries. This will be Misri’s second bilateral foreign visit following a trip to Bhutan shortly after he became the foreign secretary last month, and the first by a senior Indian official after Prime Minister KP …

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to make first foreign visit to Bhutan on Friday
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to make first foreign visit to Bhutan on Friday

Hindustan Times  

The Bhutan-China border negotiations and India’s aid for Bhutan’s development programmes will be at the top of the agenda when foreign secretary Vikram Misri makes his first foreign visit to the Himalayan country this week, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with foreign secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi. The external affairs ministry …

Modi swearing-in ceremony: Nepal PM Prachanda to travel to India on June 9
7 months, 1 week ago

Modi swearing-in ceremony: Nepal PM Prachanda to travel to India on June 9

The Hindu  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' will undertake a three-day visit to India from June 9 during which he is scheduled to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi, an official said. The meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by Prime Minister Prachanda endorsed Mr. Prachanda's India visit. The Prime Minister will leave for New Delhi on Sunday …

Bhutan and India: Decoding the Strategic Saga
9 months ago

Bhutan and India: Decoding the Strategic Saga

The Diplomat  

Bhutan's newly elected Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay was on a five-day visit to India from March 14 to 18. Tobgay's visit to India came against the backdrop of ongoing border talks between Bhutan and China, which have raised concerns among strategic hawks who warn that a Bhutan-China deal would represent India’s crucial loss in the Himalayas. Located in the foothills …

Unbreakable: On India-Bhutan ties
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Unbreakable: On India-Bhutan ties

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan last week, while productive, was largely symbolic. Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay’s lengthy bilateral with Mr. Modi a week earlier in Delhi, obviated the need for such a second back-to-back visit. The highlight of the visit, of Bhutan’s King conferring Bhutan’s highest civilian award on Mr. Modi, had been announced in 2021 for …

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Bhutan for two-day visit
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Bhutan for two-day visit

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning arrived in Bhutan for a two-day state visit to Bhutan. The prime minister's Bhutan visit comes days after his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay visited India from March 14-18. During Tobgay’s visit, Modi said India will step up support for Bhutan’s 13th five-year plan, including considering a request for an economic stimulus programme, and …

India, Bhutan decide to put off PM Modi’s Thimpu visit over bad weather
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India, Bhutan decide to put off PM Modi’s Thimpu visit over bad weather

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI:India and Bhutan decided on Wednesday to postpone a state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Thimphu this week because of bad weather. Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck walking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting in New Delhi on April 4, 2023. “Due to ongoing inclement weather conditions over Paro airport, it has been mutually …

PM Modi's Bhutan Visit Postponed Due to Inclement Weather There, New Dates Being Worked Out: MEA
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi's Bhutan Visit Postponed Due to Inclement Weather There, New Dates Being Worked Out: MEA

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to Bhutan has been postponed due to inclement weather conditions there and the new dates are being worked out by the two sides, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. Modi was scheduled to visit Bhutan on March 21-22 as part of the Indian government’s emphasis on its ’Neighbourhood First Policy’. A day …

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay arrives in India to begin his five-day official visit
10 months ago

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay arrives in India to begin his five-day official visit

India TV News  

Thimphu: Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has arrived in India to begin his five-day visit to India till March 18. He is expected to hold wide-ranging talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, announced the Ministry of External Affairs, "PM @tsheringtobgay of Bhutan arrives in New Delhi on his first overseas visit after assuming office in …

Amid China boundary talks, Bhutan King to discuss Bhutan-Assam border smart city project
1 year, 2 months ago

Amid China boundary talks, Bhutan King to discuss Bhutan-Assam border smart city project

The Hindu  

Bhutan’s 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck landed in Delhi on Sunday ahead of talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, a fortnight after Bhutan and China signed an agreement on the boundary delimitation process in Beijing. While the boundary talks will receive the most interest in New Delhi, given India’s concerns over Doklam, the King’s visit is understood …

Bhutan, China want deal on boundaries ‘soon’
1 year, 2 months ago

Bhutan, China want deal on boundaries ‘soon’

The Hindu  

Bhutan and China held their 25th round of boundary talks, that have been held up since the last round in 2016, even as Bhutan’s Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, with both sides saying they want a deal on demarcating the boundaries “soon”. The boundary talks were led by Dr. Dorji, Minister for …

PM Modi dials his Nepalese counterpart, reviews several aspects of bilateral cooperation
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi dials his Nepalese counterpart, reviews several aspects of bilateral cooperation

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with his Nepalese counterpart Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on Saturday and discussed various issues of India-Nepal cooperation to bolster the longstanding friendship between the two countries. The two leaders discussed different topics of India-Nepal bilateral cooperation, and followed-up conversations conducted during PM Prachanda's recent visit to India. "The two leaders reviewed various …

Nepal-India relations taken to new height, claims PM Prachanda after India visit
1 year, 7 months ago

Nepal-India relations taken to new height, claims PM Prachanda after India visit

Firstpost  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that his four-day visit to India was instrumental in elevating the two countries’ relations. Focus was laid on economic issues that would benefit the nation for a long whereas on the political side, increasing mutual trust in the coming days progressive talks would be held to solve the rising issues,” Dahal said …

Nepal PM on 4-day trip to India from May 31; will discuss diverse areas of bilateral partnership
1 year, 7 months ago

Nepal PM on 4-day trip to India from May 31; will discuss diverse areas of bilateral partnership

India TV News  

New Delhi: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ will be on a four-day visit to India from May 31 to June 3 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. During the visit, the Nepal Prime Minister will meet President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and will hold extensive talks with PM Modi to discuss the diverse …

Nepal PM likely to embark on three-day India visit on April 28
1 year, 8 months ago

Nepal PM likely to embark on three-day India visit on April 28

Firstpost  

According to officials from Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prime Minister Secretariat, the date was proposed by India to the Nepalese government Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is likely to embark on a three-day visit to India starting April 28. According to officials from Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prime Minister Secretariat, the …

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck held talks here on Tuesday on the entire gamut of bilateral ties between the two nations and security issues that encompassed the border territorial dispute between Bhutan and China, including the Doklam plateau issue as well as Indian development assistance to Bhutan in sectors like hydroelectric power. …

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The talks on Tuesday between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck covered entire gamut of bilateral ties including issues of respective national interests. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, when asked whether the Doklam issue figured in the talks, said India and Bhutan remained in close touch relating to security cooperation. The meeting between Modi …

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties, issues of national interest
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties, issues of national interest

The Hindu  

India and Bhutan remain in “close coordination” over all security matters, said Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, indicating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck discussed the latest situation along the India-Bhutan border as well as the progress in boundary talks between China and Bhutan, particularly above the Doklam trijunction point, during a meeting in Delhi …

All eyes on border talks between Bhutan, China as King begins India visit
1 year, 9 months ago

All eyes on border talks between Bhutan, China as King begins India visit

The Hindu  

As Bhutan’s fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck arrives in Delhi on Monday afternoon at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu, all eyes will be on his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, and any possible discussions on the progress in Bhutan-China boundary talks. While the Bhutanese King last met Mr. Modi in September last year, when he …

Bhutan King To Visit India From April 3-5 At President Droupadi Murmu's Invitation
1 year, 9 months ago

Bhutan King To Visit India From April 3-5 At President Droupadi Murmu's Invitation

ABP News  

The King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will be visiting India from April 3-5 at the invitation of the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Droupadi Murmu, the King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will be on an official visit to India from 03 – 05 April, 2023.” As per the release, the king will …

Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda to visit India soon
2 years ago

Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda to visit India soon

Firstpost  

The 68-year-old CPN-Maoist Centre leader was sworn in as the Prime Minister for the third time on 26 December 2022, after he dramatically walked out of the pre-poll alliance led by the Nepali Congress and joined hands with opposition leader KP Sharma Oli Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said that he will visit India soon on …

Nepalese PM Sher Bahadur Deuba to embark on 3-day visit to India from April 1
2 years, 9 months ago

Nepalese PM Sher Bahadur Deuba to embark on 3-day visit to India from April 1

India TV News  

Highlights Nepal PM will be coming to India during April 1-3 PM Deuba has received, accepted the invitation extended by his Indian counterpart Modi, said sources This comes after Chinese Foreign Min and State Councilor Wang Yi concluded his 3-day Nepal visit Nepalese Prime Minister is all set to embark on a three-day official visit to India from April 1, …

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla visits Washington for talks with U.S. officials
3 years, 4 months ago

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla visits Washington for talks with U.S. officials

The Hindu  

Following his visit to New York where he chaired a meeting of the Security Council, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla arrived in Washington for meetings with officials including one with his counterpart Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. Mr Shringla and Ms Sherman held “substantive discussions on advancing the India-US Strategic Partnership across sectors including healthcare, defense & security, trade …

Nepal Foreign Minister Embarks on Three-day India Visit, to Discuss Covid-19 Assistance, Border Disputes
4 years ago

Nepal Foreign Minister Embarks on Three-day India Visit, to Discuss Covid-19 Assistance, Border Disputes

News 18  

Nepal's Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali on Thursday embarked on a three-day visit to India during which he will attend the 6th meeting of Nepal-India Joint Commission and discuss the entire gamut of relations, including COVID-19 cooperation and border disputes, with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar. Gyawali is the senior-most political leader from Nepal to visit India after Prime Minister …

Nepal's Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali to Visit India from January 14 to 16
4 years ago

Nepal's Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali to Visit India from January 14 to 16

News 18  

Nepal's Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali will travel to India on Thursday on a three-day visit during which he will attend the Sixth Meeting of Nepal-India Joint Commission and discuss the entire gamut of relations, including COVID-19 cooperation and boundary, with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar. Gyawali is the senior most political leader from Nepal to visit India after Prime …

2 Trips by South Asian Foreign Ministers: Between Home and Abroad
4 years ago

2 Trips by South Asian Foreign Ministers: Between Home and Abroad

The Diplomat  

Two foreign ministers’ trips in South Asia highlight the growing complexities of India’s relationship with its smaller neighbors, as domestic politics in these countries stand to impinge on India’s desire to push back against Chinese influence there. According to a Ministry of External Affairs statement, Jaishankar “will hold discussions with his counterpart and Sri Lanka’s leadership on the entire gamut …

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to Visit Nepal on November 26-27: MEA
4 years, 1 month ago

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to Visit Nepal on November 26-27: MEA

News 18  

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla will pay a two-day visit to Nepal later this week during which he will hold talks with his counterpart and other Nepalese dignitaries to advance bilateral ties, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Monday. The foreign secretary’s visit to Nepal on November 26-27 comes amid a strain in bilateral ties following a bitter border …

Foreign secy to visit Nepal to boost bilateral ties
4 years, 2 months ago

Foreign secy to visit Nepal to boost bilateral ties

Hindustan Times  

Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla will travel to Kathmandu later this month for a formal dialogue between the two countries, a sign that New Delhi is willing to go the extra mile to improve bilateral ties that nosedived earlier this year, people familiar with the matter said. Naravane met Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli who underscored that the two …

India takes big step to normalise Nepal ties, skeds foreign secy visit
4 years, 2 months ago

India takes big step to normalise Nepal ties, skeds foreign secy visit

Hindustan Times  

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla will travel to Kathmandu later this month for formal dialogue between the two countries, a sign that New Delhi is willing to go an extra mile to improve bilateral ties that had nosedived earlier this year, people familiar with the matter said. New Delhi, India- April 7, 2018: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Nepalese …

PM Modi calls up South Asian leaders
5 years ago

PM Modi calls up South Asian leaders

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up leaders of Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka on Wednesday and conveyed India’s commitment to the principle of “neighbourhood first”. India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy was adopted soon after Mr. Modi took charge in May 2014 which led to several key regional agreements including the Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh. Mr. Modi told …

Bhutanese foreign minister to visit India from Sunday
5 years, 1 month ago

Bhutanese foreign minister to visit India from Sunday

The Hindu  

Bhutanese Foreign Minister Lyonpo Tandi Dorji will be on a week-long visit to India from Sunday, during which he would hold bilateral discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and review the “entire gamut” of relations between the two countries, an official statement said. “The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bhutan Lyonpo Tandi Dorji will be paying a visit to …

Something special: On Narendra Modi's Bhutan visit
5 years, 4 months ago

Something special: On Narendra Modi's Bhutan visit

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two day visit to Thimphu affirmed a long-standing tradition between India and Bhutan, where the leaders of both countries have given visiting each other a major priority early in their tenures. India’s assistance to Bhutan’s planned economy, to constructing its highest revenue earner of hydropower generated electricity, and then buying the electricity generated has also ensured …

Narendra Modi in Bhutan: From RuPay to education cooperation, a roundup of the PM's two-day visit
5 years, 4 months ago

Narendra Modi in Bhutan: From RuPay to education cooperation, a roundup of the PM's two-day visit

Firstpost  

On his second visit to Bhutan since his first re-election, prime minister Narendra Modi on his two-day visit to Bhutan held talks with the country’s leaders to further deepen the bilateral ties. On increasing the currency swap limit for Bhutan under the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation currency swap framework, Modi said India’s approach is “positive”. Lauding the country …

Modi heads home after winding up his two-day visit to Bhutan
5 years, 4 months ago

Modi heads home after winding up his two-day visit to Bhutan

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left for home after concluding his two-day state visit to Bhutan during which he held talks with the country’s leaders to further deepen the bilateral ties. The outcomes of the visit will enhance bilateral ties,” Mr. Modi said just before his departure from Bhutan. During his stay in Thimphu, Mr. Modi held wide-ranging talks …

Narendra Modi in Bhutan Day 2: PM addresses Royal University students in Thimpu, says great time for young people to 'innovate'
5 years, 4 months ago

Narendra Modi in Bhutan Day 2: PM addresses Royal University students in Thimpu, says great time for young people to 'innovate'

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Bhutan, addressed students at the Royal University of Bhutan in Thimpu on Sunday. Lauding the country for its concept of ‘Gross National Happiness’, Modi, while addressing the students, said that the two neighbours had “unique and deep” bonds. Hailing the “relationship” between the two neighbours, which saw the signing …

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Bhutan for two-day visit; will promote 'time-tested friendship' between nations
5 years, 4 months ago

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Bhutan for two-day visit; will promote 'time-tested friendship' between nations

Firstpost  

Paro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Bhutan for a two-day visit to the country. pic.twitter.com/75EYI4ItTz — Narendra Modi August 17, 2019 A child presented a bouquet to the prime minister as he stepped off the plane in Paro- a valley town in Bhutan, west of the capital, Thimphu. In his departure statement, the prime minister said on …

Youth, education to be key areas of focus during PM Modi's visit to Bhutan
5 years, 5 months ago

Youth, education to be key areas of focus during PM Modi's visit to Bhutan

India Today  

Several agreements between educational institutions in India and Bhutan are expected to be signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Himalayan nation amid reports that the number of Bhutanese students studying in India has been declining. Talking to the media, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said that a primary area of focus of the visit will be the youth …

Narendra Modi to visit Bhutan on Aug 17 and 18
5 years, 5 months ago

Narendra Modi to visit Bhutan on Aug 17 and 18

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Bhutan on August 17 for a two-day visit during which the two strategic allies will explore ways to further strengthen and diversify bilateral partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. Bhutan was the first country Mr. Modi visited after assuming charge as prime minister in 2014. “Prime Minister Modi’s visit to …

Prime Minister to travel to Bhutan for two-day visit on August 17
5 years, 5 months ago

Prime Minister to travel to Bhutan for two-day visit on August 17

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Bhutan on August 17 for a two-day visit during which the two strategic allies will explore ways to further strengthen and diversify bilateral partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. Bhutan was the first country Modi visited after assuming charge as prime minister in 2014. "Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Bhutan, …

S Jaishankar arrives in Bhutan for first overseas trip, likely to hold talks with Bhutanese counterpart during two-day visit
5 years, 7 months ago

S Jaishankar arrives in Bhutan for first overseas trip, likely to hold talks with Bhutanese counterpart during two-day visit

Firstpost  

External Affairs minister S Jaishankar arrived in Bhutan on Friday on a two-day visit, his first overseas trip after assuming charge of the ministry, during which he will hold talks with his Bhutanese counterpart and call on Prime Minister Lotay Tshering. Thimphu: External Affairs minister S Jaishankar arrived in Bhutan on Friday on a two-day visit, his first overseas trip …

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