India, Bhutan discuss boundary-related work

“India and Bhutan enjoy unique ties of friendship and cooperation, underpinned by mutual trust, shared values, and utmost goodwill at all levels,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said about the meeting on the boundary-related work.

The Indian side at the talks was led by Surveyor General Hitesh Kumar S Makwana. The Bhutanese side was headed by Dasho Letho T Tangbi, Secretary, the International Boundaries of the Royal Government of Bhutan.

The MEA said the meeting was held to review matters relating to “boundary-related field work”.

“Both sides expressed satisfaction at the work completed by respective field survey teams and other stakeholders on boundary-related field matters,” it said in a statement.

“The two sides discussed the potential for technological and capacity building collaboration relating to survey and boundary related work, as per the priorities of both the governments,” the MEA said.