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  

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck began his eight-day visit to India today, Friday, November 3. “The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, accompanied by senior officials of the Royal Government of Bhutan, will be on an official visit to India from November 3 to 10,” it said. The Bhutan King's visit to India comes against the backdrop of new momentum in boundary talks between Bhutan and China. In August, China and Bhutan agreed to expedite and take simultaneous steps to implement a "three-step roadmap to resolve their festering boundary dispute.

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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  

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk arrived in India on Thursday for a two-day visit to further cement the already close bilateral partnership between the two nations. #WATCH | King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck calls on PM Narendra Modi, in Delhi. 🇮🇳 🇧🇹 pic.twitter.com/LCnoJeVmLP — Dr. S. Jaishankar December 5, 2024 The Bhutan King's visit comes 10 days …

Bhutan's King and Queen arrive in New Delhi for two-day visit
2 weeks, 4 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 …

Bhutan King Wangchuck to begin two-day India visit on December 5
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bhutan King Wangchuck to begin two-day India visit on December 5

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will visit India on December 5-6 for meetings with the Indian leadership to review bilateral relations. Wangchuck, who will be accompanied by Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and senior officials, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, external affairs minister S Jaishankar and senior Indian officials during the official visit, the external affairs ministry …

Bangladesh's Shift Towards China and Pakistan: New Challenges for India
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh's Shift Towards China and Pakistan: New Challenges for India

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The eventual formation of a pro-Pakistan and pro-China government comprising the anti-India Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Jamaat-e-Islami in Dhaka appears to be a foregone conclusion and will be the latest in a series of challenges to confront New Delhi in the neighbourhood. In an attempt to keep pace with the enormously superior Chinese financial muscle, New Delhi, especially …

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
9 months, 1 week ago

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

India TV News  

Thimphu: Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has arrived in India to begin his five-day visit to India till March 18. He is expected to hold wide-ranging talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, announced the Ministry of External Affairs, "PM @tsheringtobgay of Bhutan arrives in New Delhi on his first overseas visit after assuming office in …

How India-Bhutan ties remain a pillar of stability despite regional challenges
1 year ago

How India-Bhutan ties remain a pillar of stability despite regional challenges

Firstpost  

The conjoining of strategic imperatives has always been the hallmark of India-Bhutan security Pakistan and China have been particularly cautious and envious of the cordiality that characterises the relationship between Bhutan and India. Protracted discussions with His Majesty King-4, the prime minister, the Cabinet Secretary, and the Chief Operations Officer in 2013 revealed to the author that the Himalayan Kingdom’s …

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  

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck who arrived in Delhi on Sunday, held a crucial meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening. Earlier last month, China and Bhutan signed a "Cooperation Agreement” outlining the responsibilities and functions of the Joint Technical Team on the delimitation and demarcation of the boundary between the two countries after their 25th round …

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 …

Bhutan King Wangchuck arrives in Delhi, China boundary dispute with China on top agenda
1 year, 1 month ago

Bhutan King Wangchuck arrives in Delhi, China boundary dispute with China on top agenda

India TV News  

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck arrived in Delhi on Sunday to a red carpet welcome with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar receiving him at the airport, reflecting the importance India has attached to the trip. Wangchuck's high-profile trip to India comes amid renewed push by Bhutan and China for an early settlement of their decades-old boundary dispute. New Delhi …

Why are the China-Bhutan boundary talks significant?
1 year, 1 month ago

Why are the China-Bhutan boundary talks significant?

The Hindu  

The story so far: China and Bhutan held their 25th round of boundary talks in Beijing and signed a Cooperation Agreement on the “Responsibilities and Functions of the Joint Technical Team on the Delimitation and Demarcation of the Bhutan-China Boundary.” This advances their 3-Step Roadmap initiated in 2021 for border resolution, building on the positive momentum since their last talks …

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  

This week’s visit of Bhutan’s Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji to China, was unprecedented on several levels. Given Bhutan’s unique dependence on India, there is little doubt that it will have taken New Delhi on board in its efforts to normalise relations with China, in return guaranteeing India’s security interests and red lines. One such red line will involve keeping China …

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
1 year, 8 months ago

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

Firstpost  

The King began his two-day visit to India on Monday amid some concerns in New Delhi over China’s attempts to expand influence over Thimphu New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck focusing on ways to bolster bilateral engagement in a range of areas including economic cooperation. The King began his …

'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 …

China’s engagement with world largely driven by commercial, strategic interests: Prof Swaran Singh
2 years, 4 months ago

China’s engagement with world largely driven by commercial, strategic interests: Prof Swaran Singh

New Indian Express  

A: India-Bhutan relations are unique and Indian military had successfully withstood an eye-ball to eye-ball in Doklam sector in 2017. Second, China’s incremental two-steps forward one-step backward attempts with the rest of the neighbourhood have proven ineffective so far making China change its strategy to sustained heavy deployments and modernisation of its frontier areas. The fact that world powers today …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Is the Dragon's national neurosis at a new level?
3 years, 2 months ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Is the Dragon's national neurosis at a new level?

Deccan Chronicle  

One doesn’t have to be a rocket scientist to realise that the recurring cross-border violations of Indian territory by China’s People’s Liberation Army, the prolonged, unprovoked intrusions into Taiwanese airspace over several days by the PLA Air Force and the illegal fishing expeditions through the Exclusive Economic Zones of smaller and weaker countries in the Pacific, the Indian Ocean and …

China’s media hail Bhutan deal as ‘breakthrough’ in border talks
3 years, 2 months ago

China’s media hail Bhutan deal as ‘breakthrough’ in border talks

The Hindu  

Thursday’s agreement between China and Bhutan on a “three-step roadmap” to speed up border talks will “break the deadlock” in negotiations, reports in the Chinese media have said. The statement also quoted Bhutan Foreign Minister as saying Bhutan “will work with China to implement the MoU, unswervingly push forward the negotiation on demarcation, and be committed to strengthening bilateral relations.” …

Bhutan, China sign MoU for 3-step roadmap to expedite boundary talks
3 years, 2 months ago

Bhutan, China sign MoU for 3-step roadmap to expedite boundary talks

The Hindu  

In a step towards resolving their boundary disputes, Bhutan and China signed an agreement on a three-step roadmap to help speed up talks, at a meeting of Foreign Ministers held via video conference on Thursday, a development that New Delhi said it has ‘noted’. It is expected that the implementation of this roadmap in a spirit of goodwill, understanding and …

Bhutan, China sign MoU for 3-step roadmap to expedite boundary talks
3 years, 2 months ago

Bhutan, China sign MoU for 3-step roadmap to expedite boundary talks

The Hindu  

In a step towards resolving their boundary disputes, Bhutan and China signed an agreement on a three-Step roadmap to help speed up talks, at a meeting of Foreign Ministers of both countries held via videoconference on Thursday, a development that New Delhi said it has “noted”. It is expected that the implementation of this Roadmap in a spirit of goodwill, …

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