NEW DELHI,30 March 2022, (TON): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Nepali and Bhutanese counterparts on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Ministerial meeting in Colombo and discussed cooperation in connectivity, energy and hydropower projects.

Mr Jaishankar tweeted "good to meet FM Narayan Khadka of Nepal on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Ministerial. Discussed our cooperation in connectivity, energy, fertilizers, health and power. Agreed to focus on taking forward the Ramayan circuit.”

Mr Jaishankar participated in the 18th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting in Colombo and said “the BIMSTEC member states must collectively combat terrorism and violent extremism as he emphasised India's commitment to intensify, expand areas of cooperation, especially connectivity, energy and maritime.”

He also met the Bhutanese Foreign Minister and reviewed various projects and initiatives.

He tweeted "pleasure as always to see FM Bhutan.”

Discussed our long-standing cooperation in the hydropower sector. Reviewed various other projects and initiatives. Spoke about the Bhutanese talent I saw recently in our training institutions. Look forward to continuing our engagement.