Bhutan Sails on Two Boats at A Time: Know the Recent Dynamics of India-Bhutan-China Relations
- Posted on April 8, 2023
- By Arijit Dutta
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Bhutan Sails on Two Boats at A Time:-
Bhutan Sails on Two Boats at One Time: Know the Recent Dynamics of India-Bhutan-China Relations
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, visited India for 3 days, and during his stay, the diplomatic meets between the Indian PM and his majesty had a positive impact on shutting the controversy regarding the comments of the Bhutanese PM about the China-Bhutan border talks.
Bhutan-India Relationship Boosted?
The Indian Foreign Secretary has confirmed that the relationship between India and Bhutan has become "exemplary" and "characterized by trust, goodwill, and mutual understanding." A joint statement released by both countries only confirms the stand of the Indian Foreign Secretary as it reads, “His Majesty’s visit also provided an opportunity for both countries to review the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation and to advance our close bilateral partnership.”
The Bhutan-China Border Talks:
Commenting on the Bhutan-China border talks, the Bhutanese PM had said, “We do not encounter major border problems with China, but certain territories are not yet demarcated. We still have to discuss it and draw a line,” while the PRC stated, “The two sides agreed to simultaneously push forward the implementation of all the steps of the Three-Step Roadmap. The two sides also agreed to increase the frequency of the Expert Group Meetings and to keep contact through diplomatic channels on holding the 25th Round of China-Bhutan Boundary talks as soon as possible at mutually convenient dates.”
Here, the 3-step roadmap refers to an agreement that had been drawn between China and Bhutan in April 2021. This pact was a significant step in establishing Bhutan-China relations for the first time since Bhutan had no ties with China at all before this pact. Despite this new pact with China, Bhutan continues to Share a good friendship with India as evidenced by the Bhutanese King’s visit.
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