Something special: On Narendra Modi's Bhutan visit
5 years, 4 months ago

Something special: On Narendra Modi's Bhutan visit

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two day visit to Thimphu affirmed a long-standing tradition between India and Bhutan, where the leaders of both countries have given visiting each other a major priority early in their tenures. India’s assistance to Bhutan’s planned economy, to constructing its highest revenue earner of hydropower generated electricity, and then buying the electricity generated has also ensured a symbiotic and mutually beneficial base to the relationship, which has been nurtured by the leaders in both countries, in a manner Mr. Modi called “exemplary”. In the past few years, ties came under a strain over India’s sudden change in its power purchasing policy, rigid rates and refusal to allow Bhutan to join the national power grid and trade with third countries like Bangladesh. Another concern that could create differences is over Bhutan’s worry that too much trade, transport and tourism from India could put its environment at risk.

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Sri Lanka’s president holds talks with Modi in India in first overseas visit
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Sri Lanka’s president holds talks with Modi in India in first overseas visit

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was hosted Monday by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first overseas visit since assuming office that focused on shoring up ties as concerns grew over China’s influence in the region. Modi said India and Sri Lanka will establish electricity grid connectivity and a multi-product petroleum pipeline that will further …

Bhutan and India discuss Gelephu project and hydro power plans
1 month, 1 week ago

Bhutan and India discuss Gelephu project and hydro power plans

The Hindu  

India and Bhutan on Thursday discussed bilateral projects in the fields of electricity and urban planning during the visit of King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk and Queen Jetsun Pema. His Majesty Wangchuk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and both sides reiterated continued collaboration on multiple fronts, including the Gelephu Mindfulness City project and hydropower. A joint statement issued after the …

PM Modi, Bhutan King discuss cooperation for Gelephu spl administrative region
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi, Bhutan King discuss cooperation for Gelephu spl administrative region

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and Bhutan on Thursday discussed cooperation for the Gelephu special administrative region, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi assuring King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of India’s continued support for the project. The “Gelephu Mindfulness City” or economic hub, a pet project of Wangchuck located close to the Indian border, and India’s support for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan …

Bhutan King Wangchuk Arrives In India For 2-Day Visit; Meets PM Modi, Jaishankar
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Nepal PM Oli’s visit to China: High in optics, low in content
1 month, 1 week ago

Nepal PM Oli’s visit to China: High in optics, low in content

Firstpost  

Though Nepal wanted to balance India through expansion of ties with China, it hardly received anything substantial in return from Beijing High in optics and but low in content, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit to China this week sends signals of balancing India. On December 3, Nepal and China issued a nine-point agreement on Tokha Chhare tunnel project …

Nepalese prime minister's visit will help boost shared development and prosperity: China Daily editorial
1 month, 1 week ago

Nepalese prime minister's visit will help boost shared development and prosperity: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Next year will mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal. Nepalese Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli's four-day visit to China starting on Monday looks set to help open up new prospects for the development of China-Nepal relations by accelerating practical cooperation across the board. During his ongoing visit this time, the Nepalese …

Narendra Modi to become the first Indian PM to visit Guyana in 56 years
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Narendra Modi to become the first Indian PM to visit Guyana in 56 years

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Guyana on Tuesday, and it's quite special as it will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American nation in 56 years. Speaking to ANI, High Commissioner of India to Guyana, Amit S Telang hailed the visit and said," The significance of the visit lies in the …

PM Modi to embark on three-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana
2 months ago

PM Modi to embark on three-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation tour to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana starting next week. About PM Modi's Visit to Brazil Following the conclusion of his visit to Nigeria, the Prime Minister will travel to Rio de Janeiro, where he will attend the G20 Summit hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Elaborating on PM …

Himalayan Thaw Sends Shockwaves Across the World: A Multipolar Showdown
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Himalayan Thaw Sends Shockwaves Across the World: A Multipolar Showdown

India Today  

The Himalayan thaw sends shockwaves across the world, with India and China breaking their decades-long border standoff. Both sides have agreed to restore stability on the border, marking a significant shift in their relationship. The timing of the meeting is seen as apt, given the changing geopolitical landscape and the chaos in US domestic politics. The focus on economic cooperation …

Clean Air, Clean India: Bhutan PM Emphasizes the Importance of India's Role in Global Efforts to Combat Pollution
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Clean Air, Clean India: Bhutan PM Emphasizes the Importance of India's Role in Global Efforts to Combat Pollution

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhutan's Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, has expressed his hope that India's cleaner air will benefit Bhutan as well. He asserts that India's advancement will lead to cleaner air for Bhutan, as most of the air that reaches Bhutan comes from India. Tobgay emphasizes India's leadership in addressing climate change and its commitment to renewable energy, which he believes will serve …

Taking Indo-Nepal relations forward
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Taking Indo-Nepal relations forward

Hindustan Times  

Nepal’s foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba wrapped up a five-day visit to New Delhi this Thursday. The NC and UML now have a power-sharing arrangement wherein Oli and NC’s president Sher Bahadur Deuba will take turns to lead the government till the next general elections. Indian PM Narendra Modi with Nepal’s foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma visits Nepal to strengthen U.S.-Nepal partnership
4 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma visits Nepal to strengthen U.S.-Nepal partnership

The Hindu  

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma on Friday met Nepal Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli and Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba and discussed various aspects of the bilateral ties, including development cooperation and mutual interests. Mr. Verma, an Indian-American diplomat, is the senior-most official from the Joe Biden administration to visit Nepal since …

Bangladesh's Shift Towards China and Pakistan: New Challenges for India
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Bhutan delegation on three-day visit to Gujarat
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bhutan delegation on three-day visit to Gujarat

The Hindu  

Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Monday arrived in Gujarat for a three-day visit to the State. On Monday, a high-ranking delegation consisting of the King and Prime Minister first landed in Vadodara to visit the Statue of Unity, former Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Patel’s statue near Narmada Dam in Narmada district. Bhutan’s King …

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to make first foreign visit to Bhutan on Friday
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

The Bhutan-China border negotiations and India’s aid for Bhutan’s development programmes will be at the top of the agenda when foreign secretary Vikram Misri makes his first foreign visit to the Himalayan country this week, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with foreign secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi. The external affairs ministry …

Deepening ties with India in several areas, says U.S.
6 months, 1 week ago

Deepening ties with India in several areas, says U.S.

The Hindu  

The U.S. is deepening its ties with India in several key areas, including economic and security cooperation, a senior official has said, emphasising that Washington will continue to cultivate this relationship. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel made the remarks on July 1 at his daily news conference in response to a question on U.S.-India relations and the recent conversation …

View from the Himalayas | Border dispute, Agnipath scheme irritants in India-Nepal ties
6 months, 4 weeks ago

View from the Himalayas | Border dispute, Agnipath scheme irritants in India-Nepal ties

Hindustan Times  

To India’s neighbourhood, the 2024 election results offer an opportunity for a fine balancing act. In his 10 years in office, Modi has dealt with a wide range of regional actors, including Nepal’s prime ministers – starting with Nepali Congress’ Sushil Koirala in 2014, followed by the Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist Chairman, or the CPN-UML, KP Oli, …

Modi 3.0: Leaders of 7 neighbouring nations attend swearing in ceremony
7 months ago

Modi 3.0: Leaders of 7 neighbouring nations attend swearing in ceremony

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The presence of leaders from the neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, at the inauguration of Narendra Modi’s third term as premier emphasises the importance attached by New Delhi to these countries. Narendra Modi takes oath as Prime Minister of India for the third time at …

Modi sets out his claim to form a new Indian government as coalition talks drag on
7 months ago

Modi sets out his claim to form a new Indian government as coalition talks drag on

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Narendra Modi was formally elected …

Letters
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Letters

The Hindu  

Published : May 16, 2024 11:00 IST - 4 MINS READ Deprivation As the lead article points out, unemployment, deprivation, and corruption are the biggest challenges we face today as a country. Kangayam R. Narasimhan Chennai Election 2024 The cacophony of voices of the BJP and the Congress seeking votes by amplifying the girl student’s death in Karnataka and the …

Bhutan and India: Decoding the Strategic Saga
9 months ago

Bhutan and India: Decoding the Strategic Saga

The Diplomat  

Bhutan's newly elected Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay was on a five-day visit to India from March 14 to 18. Tobgay's visit to India came against the backdrop of ongoing border talks between Bhutan and China, which have raised concerns among strategic hawks who warn that a Bhutan-China deal would represent India’s crucial loss in the Himalayas. Located in the foothills …

Unbreakable: On India-Bhutan ties
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Unbreakable: On India-Bhutan ties

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan last week, while productive, was largely symbolic. Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay’s lengthy bilateral with Mr. Modi a week earlier in Delhi, obviated the need for such a second back-to-back visit. The highlight of the visit, of Bhutan’s King conferring Bhutan’s highest civilian award on Mr. Modi, had been announced in 2021 for …

PM Modi inaugurates modern hospital built with Indian assistance in Bhutan
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi inaugurates modern hospital built with Indian assistance in Bhutan

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, March 23, 2024, inaugurated a modern hospital built with Indian assistance in Bhutan's capital Thimphu. Mr. Modi was joined by his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay in inaugurating the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Thimphu – a Bhutan-India friendship project dedicated to the people of the Himalayan kingdom. Mr. Modi, who arrived …

'Unprecedented opportunities to strengthen beneficial clean energy India-Bhutan partnership'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Unprecedented opportunities to strengthen beneficial clean energy India-Bhutan partnership'

ABP News  

Thimphu, Mar 22 : India and Bhutan on Friday agreed that there are "unprecedented opportunities" to further strengthen mutually beneficial bilateral clean energy partnership, including through the development of new energy projects and trade in electricity. The two leaders noted the "stellar contribution" of the clean energy partnership in the development of the hydropower sector of Bhutan, and in providing …

With Bhutan’s Gelephu project in mind, India to double assistance to ₹10,000 crore for next 5 years
9 months, 3 weeks ago

With Bhutan’s Gelephu project in mind, India to double assistance to ₹10,000 crore for next 5 years

The Hindu  

India has decided to double Bhutan’s assistance over the next five years, from ₹5,000 crore in 2019-2024 to ₹10,000 crore for the period till 2029, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in Thimphu on Friday. pic.twitter.com/0BQVVsxmFf — Narendra Modi March 22, 2024 Mr. Modi’s specific mention of India’s support to the ‘Gelephu Mindfulness City’, which he called a “visionary project” launched …

Bhutanese school children line Thimphu's streets to welcome PM Modi
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bhutanese school children line Thimphu's streets to welcome PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Children from Jigme Lasol Primary School lined the streets to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in the Bhutanese national capital, Thimphu. Children from Jigme Lasol Primary School lined the streets to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in the Bhutanese national capital, Thimphu. ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received a warm reception at the Paro International Airport …

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Bhutan for two-day visit
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Bhutan for two-day visit

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning arrived in Bhutan for a two-day state visit to Bhutan. The prime minister's Bhutan visit comes days after his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay visited India from March 14-18. During Tobgay’s visit, Modi said India will step up support for Bhutan’s 13th five-year plan, including considering a request for an economic stimulus programme, and …

India, Bhutan decide to put off PM Modi’s Thimpu visit over bad weather
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

PM Modi's Bhutan Visit Postponed Due to Inclement Weather There, New Dates Being Worked Out: MEA
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi's Bhutan Visit Postponed Due to Inclement Weather There, New Dates Being Worked Out: MEA

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to Bhutan has been postponed due to inclement weather conditions there and the new dates are being worked out by the two sides, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. Modi was scheduled to visit Bhutan on March 21-22 as part of the Indian government’s emphasis on its ’Neighbourhood First Policy’. A day …

PM Modi's visit to Bhutan put on hold due to weather conditions in Paro
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi's visit to Bhutan put on hold due to weather conditions in Paro

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned two-day visit to Bhutan has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions in Paro. The decision to delay the visit came as Paro, the sole international airport in Bhutan, experienced unfavorable weather conditions, affecting flight operations. Critical timing amidst election phases The postponement comes at a crucial juncture, with India undergoing phases of elections, and …

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

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

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

The Hindu  

Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay will arrive in Delhi next week, in his first visit abroad since he took over office in January this year, sources confirmed to The Hindu. He will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for delegation-level talks focused on India’s promise of enhanced support for Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan, as well as specific border infrastructure and …

Indian envoy Sudhakar Dalela congratulates Tshering Tobgay for assuming charge as Bhutan PM
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian envoy Sudhakar Dalela congratulates Tshering Tobgay for assuming charge as Bhutan PM

Hindustan Times  

Thimphu, January 29 : The Indian envoy to Bhutan, Sudhakar Dalela, called on the newly-elected Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay and conveyed the greetings of India's leadership for assuming responsibility as the Bhutanese PM. https://x.com/Indiainbhutan/status/1751799831356637629?s=20 Later on, the Indian envoy called on Bhutan's Foreign Minister and conveyed External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's greeting to the Bhutanese minister for assuming …

Tshering Tobgay | Second coming
1 year ago

Tshering Tobgay | Second coming

The Hindu  

For the newly elected 58-year old Prime Minister of Bhutan, understatement and modesty are often devices to overpower his audience. Stepping up to the podium at the ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ conclave in India in 2015 during his previous tenure, Tshering Tobgay faced a daunting task: to make an impression with others at the event, including host Prime Minister Narendra Modi, other …

No wonder Chinese state media has only words of praise for Modi: Congress
1 year ago

No wonder Chinese state media has only words of praise for Modi: Congress

The Hindu  

Reacting to China’s Global Times article lauding the Narendra Modi government, the Congress said it was no wonder that the Chinese state media has praised him since “the Prime Minister stuck his neck in the sand as a response to China’s intrusions” and has been accommodative of interests of India’s neighbour. After all it was he, and he alone, who …

‘India’s national interest guiding principle of successful mix and match foreign policy’: PM Modi
1 year ago

‘India’s national interest guiding principle of successful mix and match foreign policy’: PM Modi

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined India’s “mix and match foreign policy” and said the foremost guiding principle of the country in foreign affairs was its national interest. Asked on India’s closer bilateral relationship with the United States and whether it can be described as an alliance, PM Modi said the relations were on an “upward trajectory” and would …

How India-Bhutan ties remain a pillar of stability despite regional challenges
1 year, 1 month 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 …

A tradition to look forward every year
1 year, 2 months ago

A tradition to look forward every year

Op India  

On 12th November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a decade of celebrating Diwali with the armed forces. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces.” Reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces. pic.twitter.com/7vcFlq2izL — Narendra Modi November 12, 2023 In a …

Dragon diplomacy: Has China undermined the India-Bhutan relationship?
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Closer together: The Hindu Editorial on the India-Bhutan talks and the plans ahead
1 year, 2 months ago

Closer together: The Hindu Editorial on the India-Bhutan talks and the plans ahead

The Hindu  

The decision by India and Bhutan to focus on infrastructure and connectivity during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan’s fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is an important marker towards more bilaterally driven regional initiatives. A joint statement speaks of completing surveys for the Kokrajhar-Gelephu rail link that connects Bhutan to Assam, and beginning discussions on another Bhutan …

India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Amid China boundary talks, Bhutan King to discuss Bhutan-Assam border smart city project
1 year, 2 months 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 …

On Bhutanese FM Tandi Dorji's Trip to China, and the Implications for India
1 year, 2 months ago

On Bhutanese FM Tandi Dorji's Trip to China, and the Implications for India

The Quint  

Given this change in the ground realities, it is not wrong for Thimphu to look for a resolution of the border issue, at least in the areas where it can undertake a bilateral decision. However, what makes it challenging for Bhutan as well as India is the trilateral portions of the border coupled with the rising nationalisms within India as …

Warming ties: The Hindu Editorial on Bhutan-China relations and India’s concerns
1 year, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 3 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 …

India’s policy towards Nepal and other neighbours is not so friendly: China’s envoy in Nepal
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s policy towards Nepal and other neighbours is not so friendly: China’s envoy in Nepal

The Hindu  

Days before the G-20 summit in New Delhi, which Chinese President Xi Jinping is giving a miss, China’s Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song took a dig at India. “India’s policies towards Nepal and other neighbours are not so friendly,” Mr. Song said, adding that while India had opened its economy, it “doesn’t bring growth”. When Nepal Government formulates economic policies, …

View from the Himalayas | Delhi and Kathmandu: So close yet so far
1 year, 4 months ago

View from the Himalayas | Delhi and Kathmandu: So close yet so far

Hindustan Times  

On July 25, Indian Parliament’s External Affairs Committee completed a report on India’s Neighbourhood First Policy based on deliberations with the external affairs ministry officials and a couple of foreign-policy experts. Though the report keeps short of offering an analysis of India’s foreign policy within the ambit of the NFP, it offers extensive details on New Delhi’s engagement with its …

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