UPI now can work in Bhutan. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Thursday joined Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Foreign Minister D N Dhungyel to launch the second phase of international UPI, enabling Bhutanese citizens visiting India to make payments using the digital platform. This completes two-way UPI-based digital payment connectivity between India and Bhutan.
Earlier, Jaishankar sai, India stands firmly committed to Bhutan’s progress and prosperity, after meeting with Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu. ”Deeply value his sentiments for our unique ties of friendship and cooperation. India stands firmly committed to Bhutan’s progress and prosperity,” he said in a post.
Joined PM Bhutan Dasho @tsheringtobgay and @FMBhutan D. N. Dhungyel in :
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 17, 2026
➡️ Launching the phase-II of international UPI @UPI_NPCI for Bhutanese citizens visiting India to make payments. Together with the use of UPI in Bhutan, this completes two-way UPI-based digital payment… pic.twitter.com/2YiLsChxrZ
EAM Jaishankar also handed over 54 Made in India electric vehicles to Bhutanese PM Tobgay on the occasion.EAM also inaugurated a couple of projects, including a 65-bed Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Mongar. He also laid the foundation stone for the 500 KW Lunana Hydropower Project in Gasa, northern Bhutan. Jaishankar arrived in Bhutan on Wednesday on a two-day official visit aiming to further strengthen the biltareal ties and cooperation between the two countries.
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