lndian Minister for External Affairs, Salman Khurshid, will be visiting Bhutan from January 14-15 at the invitation of Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk, Minister-in-Charge for Foreign Affairs.
According to a press release from the foreign ministry, the visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high level exchanges between the two
countries. “Salman Khurshid’s visit to Bhutan will further strengthen the excellent state of cooperation and friendship between the two countrie,” states the report.
During the the Indian Minister will receive an audience with His Majesty the King. He will also call on Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley. He will also hold talks with Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk. Apart from discussing matters of mutual interests and reviewing bilateral relationship with a focus on further strengthening the special friendship between the two countries, the progress of Gol funded projects in the 10th Five Year Plan and cooperation in the 11th Five Year Plan will also be discussed.
Salman Khurshid succeeded S.M. Krishna as the Minister for External Affairs of lndia on October 28, 2012.
This is Khurshid’s first visit to Bhutan.
