Foreign Secy calls on Bhutan King, PM; talks on boosting ‘unique ties’

Vinay Mohan Kwatra is on a three-day trip since Monday, in the first high-level visit from India after the formation of a new government under People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Tshering Tobgay.

Foreign Secy Vinay Mohan Kwatra with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. (Image source: X/@Indiainbhutan)

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Tuesday called on Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and discussed ways to further deepen the “unique ties of friendship” between the two nations.

Kwatra is on a three-day trip since Monday, in the first high-level visit from India after the formation of a new government under People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Tshering Tobgay.

“An honour to receive the audience from His Majesty the King of Bhutan and benefit from his guidance on ways to further deepen the India-Bhutan unique ties of friendship,” he posted on X.

On Monday, Kwatra called on PM Tobgay at his office. During the meeting, they discussed various areas of cooperation between Bhutan and India.

Tobgay also hosted a dinner for the Foreign Secretary and his delegation at his residence.

Kwatra’s visit comes against the backdrop of China and Bhutan looking at an expeditious resolution of their festering boundary row that could have implications for India’s security interests.

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