India and Bhutan Enhance Bilateral Ties with New Initiatives

• India and Bhutan have recently announced several key initiatives to strengthen their bilateralrelationship. During a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, both countries discussed trade, technology, and cross-border connectivity. This comes at a time when China and Bhutan are in negotiations to resolve their border dispute.
• The two nations have agreed to conduct a “final location survey” for a proposed rail link between Kokrajhar in Assam, India, and Gelephu in Bhutan, which is set to be built with Indian support.
• Additionally, there is consideration for establishing another rail link between Banarhat in West Bengal, India, and Samtse in Bhutan, aimed at enhancing cross-border connectivity.
• India will consider concessional financing for Bhutan’s Gyalsung Project, a skill development and capacity-building program.

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Published date : 09 Nov 2023 03:29PM