Outcomes of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's State Visit to Bhutan

Summary and Important Points:

1. MoU on POL Supply

• Description: Agreement on the supply of Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants from India to Bhutan.

2. Food and Drug Authority Agreement

• Description: Recognition of BFDA by FSSAI to ease business and compliance costs.

3. Energy Efficiency MoU

• Description: Support in enhancing energy efficiency and conservation in Bhutan.

4. Sports and Youth Cooperation

• Description: Advancing people-to-people linkages through sports activities and programs.

5. Medicinal Products Cooperation

• Description: Sharing standards and regulations in medicinal product regulation.

6. Space Cooperation JPOA

• Description: Roadmap for space cooperation through exchange programs and training.

7. Knowledge Network Peering MoU

• Description: Renewal of digital connectivity MoU between NKN India and DrukREN Bhutan.

8. Rail Links Establishment MoU

• Description: Establishing rail links between India and Bhutan, enhancing connectivity.

• Details: Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse rail links.

Additional Information

• POL: Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants.

• BFDA: Bhutan Food And Drug Authority.

• FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

• NKN: National Knowledge Network.

Examination Perspective and Concise Points for Use

• Bilateral Agreements: Importance of MoUs in strengthening India-Bhutan relations.

• Energy and Economic Development: Role of agreements in facilitating energy security and economic growth.

• Cultural and Educational Exchange: Enhancing people-to-people ties through sports, education, and digital connectivity.

Key Words to Remember

• MoU

• India-Bhutan Relations

• Energy Efficiency

• Space Cooperation

• Rail Link

Link to Article : Press Information Bureau (pib.gov.in)

Release On : 22 March 2024