Bhutan's King will meet PM Modi in India amid Doklam dispute
Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck is coming on a one-day visit to India. During the visit, he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. This visit is taking place after the recent visit of the Chinese Ambassador to Thimpu. This meeting is considered important due to the Doklam dispute in the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction area.
INDC Network : Bhutan : King of Bhutan to meet PM Modi in India amid Doklam dispute
King of Bhutan's visit to India
King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck of Bhutan will visit India for a day on Thursday. During this he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will also meet him.
Daura amid the Doklam dispute
This visit to Bhutan is taking place at a time when China is pressing for the establishment of diplomatic relations with Thimphu and an early resolution of the border dispute. The Doklam region, located at the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction, is central to India's security concerns.
China's growing influence
After the recent visit of the Chinese ambassador to Thimphu, this visit has become important from a diplomatic point of view. Bhutan, however, has said it will take careful steps along its borders so that India's security concerns are not sidestepped.
Analysis of events
| date | event | location |
|---|---|---|
| last month | Chinese Ambassador's visit to Bhutan | Thimphu, Bhutan |
| thursday | The King of Bhutan's visit to India | New Delhi, India |
| Doklam dispute | India-China-Bhutan tri-junction | Doklam, border area |
Importance of India-Bhutan relations
Relations between India and Bhutan have long been deep and cooperative. Bhutan has supported India's security concerns in the Doklam dispute.
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