# India-Bhutan bilateral cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-bhutan-bilateral-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-10-06T07:15:01.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

During an official visit to Bhutan in mid-September 2026, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Bhutanese officials expanded bilateral cooperation through several agreements. 

In the energy sector, India provided a concessional Line of Credit of INR 4,000 crore for hydropower projects, including the Punatsangchhu-I and II projects and the Lunana Hydropower Project. Digital connectivity was enhanced through the launch of Phase-II of international UPI, facilitating two-way digital payments. 

Other cooperative efforts included the provision of electric vehicles for e-mobility, support for the dairy sector, and the inauguration of healthcare and infrastructure projects such as the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital and the Jaganathan Bridge. Discussions also addressed the Gelephu Mindfulness City vision.

## Claims

- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar described Ghana and India as historic partners and champions of the Global South. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The CSIR-Crops Research Institute and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research signed a five-year partnership for agricultural research. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Ghana aims to establish a pharmaceutical hub under the Accra Reset health sovereignty philosophy. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The initial phase of the agricultural partnership will focus on tomato research and development. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ghana is seeking Indian expertise to expand railway infrastructure, citing the Tema-Mpakadan line as a successful model. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Ghana has decided to apply for membership in BRICS. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- India and Ghana discussed working together for United Nations reforms, including the Security Council. (single source)
- The two nations are negotiating a Defence Cooperation Agreement expected to be completed early next year. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: India and Ghana deepen strategic partnership in agriculture and defense

India and Ghana are deepening their comprehensive partnership through new agreements in agricultural research, defense, digital technology, and railway infrastructure during a high-level diplomatic visit to de-

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/s-jaishankar-begins-five-day-tour-of-ghana-cte-divoire-and-ethiopia

### 2026-09-16: India and Bhutan strengthen bilateral ties through energy and digital agreements

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Bhutan to strengthen bilateral ties, signing an INR 4,000 crore energy credit and launching two-way UPI digital payments.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/s-jaishankar-visits-bhutan-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties

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