Thimphu, July 31 -- India and Bhutan have reviewed the progress of bilateral development cooperation under Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan, with 12 new Project Tied Assistance (PTA) projects worth Rs 332 crore approved during the fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is on an official visit to Bhutan from July 30-31 at the invitation of his Bhutanese counterpart Pema Lektup Dorji to co-chair the Plan Talks for Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan (2024-29).

During the visit, Misri received an audience with the King of Bhutan and also called on Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister DN Dhungyel.

According to a joint press release, the two sides discussed "all...