Governments of India and Nepal Sign Rail Connectivity Agreement For Bulk Cargo Transport
Mr. Piyush Goyal, India’s Commerce Minister, and Mr. Anil Kumar Sinha, Nepal's Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, finalized the amendment to the Protocol to the Treaty of Transit between their two nations. This agreement expands rail-based freight movement between Jogbani, India and Biratnagar, Nepal, by broadening the definition of cargo to include both containerized and bulk shipments.
Bhutan and India Jointly Inaugurate the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day state visit to Bhutan from 11–12 November further strengthened India–Bhutan relations and highlighted new energy partnerships and infrastructure initiatives, as well as development financing for Bhutan. During the visit, His Royal Highness King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Modi jointly inaugurated the India-financed 1,020 megawatt Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project.
Hanimaadhoo International Airport Opens in Maldives
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated the Hanimaadhoo International Airport on 9 November, describing the facility as a "gateway to prosperity" for the country's northern region and a symbol of economic transformation. President Muizzu also highlighted that the India-supported airport is a monument to the enduring strength of Maldives-India relations.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to Develop a Joint Tourism Initiative
The Governments of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are developing a joint tourism initiative, building on discussions held during foreign office consultations in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 6 November 2025. They plan to collaborate on green tourism and create joint circuits focused on tea and Buddhist heritage. They have also agreed to deepen cooperation in maritime connectivity and trade.
First Meeting on India-Bhutan Rail Link Project Held In New Delhi
The Project Steering Committee on India-Bhutan Rail Links project met for the first time in New Delhi on 20 November 2025. According to Mr. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, the meeting discussed the implementation of standards for the Kokrajhar-Gelephu and the Banarhat-Samtse rail links.
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