Amid China boundary talks, Bhutan King to discuss Bhutan-Assam border smart city project
1 year, 1 month ago

Amid China boundary talks, Bhutan King to discuss Bhutan-Assam border smart city project

The Hindu  

Bhutan’s 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck landed in Delhi on Sunday ahead of talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, a fortnight after Bhutan and China signed an agreement on the boundary delimitation process in Beijing. While the boundary talks will receive the most interest in New Delhi, given India’s concerns over Doklam, the King’s visit is understood to be prompted by an ambitious project Bhutan plans on the border with Assam, in Gelephu. “The first leader that His Majesty the King discussed the Gelephu project with Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Bhutan’s Prime Minister Lotay Tshering told The Hindu in an interview last month about the plan to build Gelephu as a “Gateway City”. New Delhi has not commented directly on the talks thus far, holding only that India and Bhutan are in close touch on all issues, and India follows “very closely” all developments with a bearing on national security, and the second royal visit from Bhutan in a year indicates it is mindful of those sensitivities, even as its King seeks new avenues for cooperation in the northeast.

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India, China hold diplomatic talks, review situation in border areas
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India, China hold diplomatic talks, review situation in border areas

Hindustan Times  

India and China on Thursday held diplomatic talks wherein they reviewed the situation in border areas, a month after both the armies completed disengagement from Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh. The Indian delegation at the 32nd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs on Thursday was led by Gourangalal Das, joint secretary. India, …

Bhutan King Wangchuk Arrives In India For 2-Day Visit; Meets PM Modi, Jaishankar
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bhutan King Wangchuk Arrives In India For 2-Day Visit; Meets PM Modi, Jaishankar

ABP News  

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Bhutan's King and Queen arrive in New Delhi for two-day visit
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bhutan's King and Queen arrive in New Delhi for two-day visit

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day official visit to India. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received them in New Delhi.Jaishankar noted that Bhutan King's visit to India will further strengthen the "unique bonds of friendship" shared by two nations.In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Honoured …

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to make first foreign visit to Bhutan on Friday
5 months ago

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to make first foreign visit to Bhutan on Friday

Hindustan Times  

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India, Bhutan decide to put off PM Modi’s Thimpu visit over bad weather
9 months ago

India, Bhutan decide to put off PM Modi’s Thimpu visit over bad weather

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI:India and Bhutan decided on Wednesday to postpone a state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Thimphu this week because of bad weather. Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck walking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting in New Delhi on April 4, 2023. “Due to ongoing inclement weather conditions over Paro airport, it has been mutually …

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay arrives in India to begin his five-day official visit
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Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay arrives in India to begin his five-day official visit

India TV News  

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Bhutan PM Tobgay’s India visit to focus on bilateral pacts, development and connectivity projects
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bhutan PM Tobgay’s India visit to focus on bilateral pacts, development and connectivity projects

The Hindu  

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Dragon diplomacy: Has China undermined the India-Bhutan relationship?
1 year, 1 month ago

Dragon diplomacy: Has China undermined the India-Bhutan relationship?

Firstpost  

It is up to Bhutan to maintain the traditionally close relationship with India for its own sake When the King of Bhutan state visits India for eight long days, family and official entourage in tow, you can surmise something is amiss in the traditionally warm relationship. The status quo has been threatened by 25 rounds of border talks between China …

India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity
1 year, 1 month ago

India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity

The Hindu  

India and Bhutan agreed to discuss new routes of regional connectivity, and upgrade border and immigration posts to support Bhutan’s 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s plans for a smart city at Gelephu on the border between Bhutan and Assam, after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday. The rail connectivity could in the future assist …

Bhutan King Wangchuck meets PM Modi in Delhi, no mention of discussion on China border dispute
1 year, 1 month ago

Bhutan King Wangchuck meets PM Modi in Delhi, no mention of discussion on China border dispute

India TV News  

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Bhutan King begins three-day visit to Assam, offers prayer at Kamakhya Temple
1 year, 1 month ago

Bhutan King begins three-day visit to Assam, offers prayer at Kamakhya Temple

The Hindu  

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Bhutan King lands in India for 8-day visit amidst boundary dispute with China
1 year, 1 month ago

Bhutan King lands in India for 8-day visit amidst boundary dispute with China

Live Mint  

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Warming ties: The Hindu Editorial on Bhutan-China relations and India’s concerns
1 year, 1 month ago

Warming ties: The Hindu Editorial on Bhutan-China relations and India’s concerns

The Hindu  

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Bhutan, China want deal on boundaries ‘soon’
1 year, 1 month ago

Bhutan, China want deal on boundaries ‘soon’

The Hindu  

Bhutan and China held their 25th round of boundary talks, that have been held up since the last round in 2016, even as Bhutan’s Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, with both sides saying they want a deal on demarcating the boundaries “soon”. The boundary talks were led by Dr. Dorji, Minister for …

Bhutan-China border demarcation talks inching towards completion: Bhutan PM Tshering
1 year, 2 months ago

Bhutan-China border demarcation talks inching towards completion: Bhutan PM Tshering

The Hindu  

With a month remaining in his current tenure, Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering says he hopes for another round of border talks with China and the possibility of completing the demarcation of the boundary between both countries. Speaking about Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s visit to Delhi in April, where he discussed the boundary talks and a number of …

How China's Xi Is Using Bhutan To Corner India | India’s World Ep#1
1 year, 4 months ago

How China's Xi Is Using Bhutan To Corner India | India’s World Ep#1

Hindustan Times  

How China's Xi Is Using Bhutan To Corner India | India’s World Ep#1 China is back to its old tricks. However, the real motive behind China’s outreach is a sinister attempt to corner India in its own backyard. #China #Doklam #Bhutan #ChinaBhutanTies #IndiaVsChina #ChinaPLA #Galwan #chinaarmy Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India …

Bhutanese King’s Visit to India Spotlights Superpower Border Tensions
1 year, 7 months ago

Bhutanese King’s Visit to India Spotlights Superpower Border Tensions

The Diplomat  

From April 3 to 5, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck visited New Delhi, where he met with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a March interview with Belgian daily La Libre, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Lotay Tshering made several comments about Bhutan’s border disputes with China, in which India supports Bhutan. While sources say Jigme Khesar’s visit …

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck held talks here on Tuesday on the entire gamut of bilateral ties between the two nations and security issues that encompassed the border territorial dispute between Bhutan and China, including the Doklam plateau issue as well as Indian development assistance to Bhutan in sectors like hydroelectric power. …

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The talks on Tuesday between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck covered entire gamut of bilateral ties including issues of respective national interests. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, when asked whether the Doklam issue figured in the talks, said India and Bhutan remained in close touch relating to security cooperation. The meeting between Modi …

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties, issues of national interest
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties, issues of national interest

The Hindu  

India and Bhutan remain in “close coordination” over all security matters, said Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, indicating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck discussed the latest situation along the India-Bhutan border as well as the progress in boundary talks between China and Bhutan, particularly above the Doklam trijunction point, during a meeting in Delhi …

'Visit Will Strengthen Ties': Jaishankar Receives Bhutan King In Delhi
1 year, 8 months ago

'Visit Will Strengthen Ties': Jaishankar Receives Bhutan King In Delhi

ABP News  

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Monday began his two-day trip to India with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar receiving him at the airport here, reflecting the importance New Delhi has attached to the visit. His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck arrived in India a short while ago. #WATCH | King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar …

Bhutan King Wangchuk To Begin 3-Day India Visit Today To Boost Economic Ties
1 year, 8 months ago

Bhutan King Wangchuk To Begin 3-Day India Visit Today To Boost Economic Ties

ABP News  

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is scheduled to visit India from April 3 to 5 for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral engagement. According to the MEA, the King Wangchuk's visit marks the continuation of the long bilateral tradition of periodic high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan. The MEA also stated that India and Bhutan have "unique ties …

All eyes on border talks between Bhutan, China as King begins India visit
1 year, 8 months ago

All eyes on border talks between Bhutan, China as King begins India visit

The Hindu  

As Bhutan’s fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck arrives in Delhi on Monday afternoon at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu, all eyes will be on his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, and any possible discussions on the progress in Bhutan-China boundary talks. While the Bhutanese King last met Mr. Modi in September last year, when he …

Bhutan King To Visit India From April 3-5 At President Droupadi Murmu's Invitation
1 year, 8 months ago

Bhutan King To Visit India From April 3-5 At President Droupadi Murmu's Invitation

ABP News  

The King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will be visiting India from April 3-5 at the invitation of the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Droupadi Murmu, the King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will be on an official visit to India from 03 – 05 April, 2023.” As per the release, the king will …

Chinese foreign minister lands for tense India tour
2 years, 8 months ago

Chinese foreign minister lands for tense India tour

Deccan Chronicle  

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