India-Bhutan relations have been strengthened by regular high-level visits and significant aid, especially during the pandemic, with ties developing in areas beyond traditional cooperation such as STEM-based initiatives, digital infrastructure, e-learning, financial integration and satellite cooperation. India is Bhutan's top trading partner and source of investment, as well as providing clean energy through hydro-power cooperation. The two countries share a unique relationship sustained by cultural and people-to-people ties, with initiatives such as scholarships supporting youth-centric cooperation.
