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IN PHOTOS: S Jaishankar’s Bhutan visit focuses on strengthening India-Bhutan ties

Updated On: 18 September, 2026 10:42 AM IST | Janhavi Pingale

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is on a two-day official visit to Bhutan aimed at further strengthening the longstanding India-Bhutan partnership. (Pic/PTI)

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EAM S Jaishankar with Bhutan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Lyonpo DN Dhungyel on his arrival, in Paro, Bhutan. Pic/PTI
EAM S Jaishankar with Bhutan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Lyonpo DN Dhungyel on his arrival, in Paro, Bhutan. Pic/PTI
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Jaishankar and Bhutanese officials visit the historic Wangduechhoeling Palace and Museum in Bumthang, highlighting the cultural and historical links between the two countries
Jaishankar and Bhutanese officials visit the historic Wangduechhoeling Palace and Museum in Bumthang, highlighting the cultural and historical links between the two countries
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S Jaishankar meets Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu and conveys Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings during his official visit
S Jaishankar meets Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu and conveys Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings during his official visit
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External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, along with Bhutan’s King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on Thursday lit ‘Aashirvaad ka Diya’ at the iconic Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, along with Bhutan’s King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on Thursday lit ‘Aashirvaad ka Diya’ at the iconic Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu
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Jaishankar hands over 54 ‘Made in India’ electric vehicles to Bhutan as India supports the Himalayan kingdom’s move towards e-mobility and sustainable transport
Jaishankar hands over 54 ‘Made in India’ electric vehicles to Bhutan as India supports the Himalayan kingdom’s move towards e-mobility and sustainable transport
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Jaishankar visits the National Cattle Breeding Centre in Bumthang and hands over 43 pureline Jersey cows from India for Bhutan’s dairy cattle breeding programme
Jaishankar visits the National Cattle Breeding Centre in Bumthang and hands over 43 pureline Jersey cows from India for Bhutan’s dairy cattle breeding programme
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Jaishankar joins Bhutan’s Foreign Minister D.N. Dhungyel for the foundation stone ceremony of the 500 KW Lunana Hydropower Project in Gasa, marking another step in India-Bhutan energy cooperation
Jaishankar joins Bhutan’s Foreign Minister D.N. Dhungyel for the foundation stone ceremony of the 500 KW Lunana Hydropower Project in Gasa, marking another step in India-Bhutan energy cooperation
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Jaishankar and Bhutanese Foreign Minister D.N. Dhungyel review wide-ranging bilateral cooperation covering development partnership, energy, trade, connectivity and culture
Jaishankar and Bhutanese Foreign Minister D.N. Dhungyel review wide-ranging bilateral cooperation covering development partnership, energy, trade, connectivity and culture

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