How many MoUs were signed by PM Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering in August 2019?

How many MoUs were signed by PM Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering in August 2019? Correct Answer 10

  • PM Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering held a wide ranging talks on 17 August 2019.
  • The 2 nations signed 10 MoUs to infuse new energy in their ties in the field of space research, aviation, IT, power and education.
  • He inaugurated the Mangdechhu hydroelectric power plant and also launched stamps to commemorate five decades of India-Bhutan Hydropower cooperation.

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