New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- India has been partnering with Bhutan's planned development since the launch of its first five-year plan in 1961 and continues to be its primary development partner, according to information available from Bhutan's embassy in New Delhi.

"Currently, India is not only Bhutan's main development partner, but also its leading trade partner," the embassy states.

Sitharaman will call on King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay. She will also hold a bilateral meeting with her counterpart, Lekey Dorji, to discuss avenues for further strengthening India-Bhutan economic and financial cooperation, the ministry stated.

One of the projects the minister will visit is the 60MW Kurichhu hydropow...