AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndia–Bhutan Ties: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wrapped up a three-day visit to Bhutan, reaffirming India’s support for Bhutan’s development and highlighting new cooperation in energy, fintech and education, including launches like a 65-bed child hospital in Mongar and a bridge, plus handovers such as 43 Jersey cows and 54 electric vehicles. Energy & Payments: The two countries also backed a Rs 4,000 crore concessional Line of Credit for Bhutan energy projects and advanced two-way UPI connectivity for Bhutanese visitors to India. Health in Thimphu: More than 70 international eye experts are in Thimphu to strengthen childhood eye care, focusing on strabismus, with Bhutan reporting 1,218 cases in 2025. Disaster Watch: A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan’s northeast, with tremors felt across Assam; authorities are monitoring for aftershocks. Culture & Community: The Thimphu Marathon returned with about 600 runners for global peace and mindfulness, while Bhutan also hosted major religious and community moments this week.
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