Latest news in Bhutan? September 20th, 2026

Here are the latest news updates regarding Bhutan as of September 20, 2026:

• India-Bhutan Bilateral Review: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded an official visit to Bhutan, where he met with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and key officials. The two nations signed a ₹4,000-crore concessional Line of Credit agreement for energy projects, inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Mongar, and operationalized a UPI-based digital payments facility for Bhutanese nationals visiting India.

  The Hindu+ 1

• Expansion of Solar Energy Infrastructure: Bhutan is actively accelerating its solar power initiativessuch as the Dechencholing and Sephu solar farmsto diversify its energy mix, meet rising winter electricity demand, and buffer against climate change impacts on seasonal river flows and hydropower generation.

  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

• Regional Diplomacy and Transit: Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay made a brief diplomatic stopover in Dhaka, Bangladesh, meeting with officials to discuss bilateral ties, skilled human resources for the upcoming Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project, and regional cooperation before traveling onward to Germany.

  Banglanews24