In a move reinforcing longstanding alliances, Bhutan’s Foreign and External Trade Minister D.N. Dhungyel arrived in New Delhi on March 4. He is here to engage in the high-stakes 11th Raisina Dialogue, running March 5 through 7.
Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India’s Foreign Ministry, shared a welcoming note on X: the India-Bhutan partnership, built on profound trust and harmony, stands to gain further momentum from this exchange.
Recognized as India’s flagship conclave on geostrategic and geo-economic themes, Raisina Dialogue—launched in 2016 by ORF and MEA—attracts a constellation of world leaders, thinkers, and reporters for incisive debates.
This comes soon after Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay’s February 18 huddle with PM Narendra Modi at the India AI Impact Summit. They assessed strides in energy, infrastructure links, development aid, and grassroots connections.
Consensus emerged on deepening AI and tech partnerships, with both sides vowing to fortify ties based on confidence, camaraderie, and reciprocity.
Frequent summits characterize the duo’s diplomacy. PM Modi’s recent Thimphu sojourn in November sought to intensify relations under the ‘Neighbourhood First’ banner.
Cooperation flourishes in hydropower, connectivity projects, and cultural dialogues, cementing a model neighborhood relationship. Dhungyel’s Raisina participation signals continued momentum.