New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will discuss deepening economic and financial cooperation with Bhutan during a short visit, leading an official delegation to the Himalayan nation from Thursday, the finance ministry said in a statement.

During the four-day visit, Sitharaman will visit projects being executed with Indian support, including hydropower plants. Also Read | FM to seek Parliament nod for extra funds to cover income tax, GST reliefs

India has been partnering with Bhutan’s planned development since the launch of its first five-year plan in 1961 and continues to be its primary development partner, according to information available from Bhutan’s embassy in New Delhi.

“Currently, India is not only Bhutan’s main development partner, but also its leading trade pa

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