India, Bhutan to enhance cooperation in energy sector
New Delhi: India and Bhutan have decided to boost cooperation in the energy sector. Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who is in the national capital on a nine-day visit to promote bilateral ties between the nations, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh earlier today. The duo discussed
a host of issues including the possibility of expanding India's development assistance
to the Himalayan Kingdom. The Bhutan King will discuss important bilateral and
regional issues with senior political leaders during his visit. Wangchuck met
External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna and Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram
later in the day. He will also meet Defence Minister A.K. Antony and deliver a
keynote address at a function to mark the golden jubilee of the National Defence
College in New Delhi tomorrow. Wangchuk will also meet President Pratibha Devisingh Patil during his visit. Wangchuk will also meet Minister of External Affairs S. M. Krishna. He is also slated to visit the Ranthambore National Park. After returning to New Delhi, the King will meet United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
