Modi & Bhutan PM launch RuPay Card phase-2 in Bhutan |
India`s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering virtually launched RuPay Card phase-2 in Bhutan on Friday that will allow Bhutanese cardholders to access RuPay network in India. The two Prime Ministers had jointly launched phase-1 of the project during Mr. Modi`s visit to Bhutan in August last year. Briefing media, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the implementation of phase-1 of RuPay cards in Bhutan has enabled Indian visitors in Bhutan to access ATMs and points of sale terminals across Bhutan. The phase-2 will now allow Bhutanese cardholders to access the RuPay network in India. The RuPay card is an Indian debit and credit card payment network, with acceptance at ATMs, POS devices, and e-commerce websites. The joint launch of RuPay card Phase-II by Prime Minister Modi and Bhutanese Prime Minister was done via virtual ceremony due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Further, the statement emphasized the bilateral and cultural relations between the two neighboring nations. It said “India and Bhutan share a special partnership, anchored in mutual understanding and respect, reinforced by a shared cultural heritage and strong people to people links, the MEA said.
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