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India Would Remain A Reliable Partner Of Bhutan: Murmu

India’s development partnership would continue to be guided by the priorities and aspirations of Bhutan, she says

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Amid Chinese influence in the region, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday has said that India would remain a reliable partner of Bhutan in its growth journey. 

The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck called on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The President noted that this year Bhutan is set to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category and embark on the path towards becoming a high-income economy.

She added that India and Bhutan enjoy a close partnership at all levels, based on mutual trust, goodwill and understanding. 

Murmu explained that India deeply values a multi-faceted and unique partnership with Bhutan. She said that as Bhutan’s largest development partner, India is proud to support projects in Bhutan in sectors like health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, digitisation and skill development. 

She assured that India’s development partnership would continue to be guided by the priorities and aspirations of Bhutan.

President Murmu noted that India and Bhutan have been also collaborating on the fin-tech, startup and emerging technology fronts. 

She said that the two countries should expand the ambit of this collaboration to properly utilise the energy and potential of our youth.