- Assam shares borders with Manipur, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya.
- The shared borders between Assam, Bhutan, and Bangladesh are facilitating cross-border economic growth and serving as a transit point for Bhutanese exports.
- Bhutan strengthens civilizational and regional ties with India, focusing on the Northeast context.
- Indian officials and Bhutanese representatives discussed development support, loans, and energy cooperation in Thimphu.
India and Bhutan Launch Two-Way UPI Payments; Dairy Aid Provided
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What happened
India provided 43 pure line Jersey cows to Bhutan for its dairy cattle breeding program. During discussions on trade and energy cooperation, Phase-II of international UPI was launched, completing two-way digital payment connectivity between the two countries.
Why it matters
The launch of international UPI facilitates cross-border commerce and financial integration between India and Bhutan. The donation of dairy cattle provides direct support to Bhutan's agricultural sector.
Indian officials and Bhutanese representatives discussed development support, loans, and energy cooperation in Thimphu.
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