India's new foreign secretary Vikram Misri completed his maiden official visit to Bhutan last week where he met the Prime Minister, foreign minister and foreign secretary. He also co-chaired the third Bhutan-India Development Cooperation Talks of the 13th Five Year Plan along with his counterpart Pema Choden. The visit was a perfect fit for Bhutan, which received crucial financial support for a range of projects as part of the 13th Five-Year Plan. In keeping with its strategic 'neighbourhood first policy', India sees this visit as a turning point in the continuous high-level contacts between the two nations. This policy reflects India's dedication to building solid and mutually beneficial ties with its neighbours.

Source: Indian Express July 25, 2024 05:35 UTC