Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited Bhutan for a two-day visit during which he expressed solidarity with the country’s democratic moves and assured his hosts that India would support Bhutan in its economic endeavors1. New Delhi has also committed Nu 100 billion for Bhutan’s 10th Five Year Plan. Dr. Singh also announced that the bilateral engagement between the two countries over the next five years would increase to the tune of Rs. 100 billion2.

• 1. “India will support accelerated development of Bhutan,” kuenselonline.com, May 17, 2008, at http://www.kuenselonline.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=10403“India commits Nu 100 billion to Bhutan,” kuenselonline.com, May 19, 2008, at http://www.kuenselonline.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=10419
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