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Bhutan King begins three-day visit to Assam
Context:
As per the latest update, Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk began his maiden three-day visit to Assam, India.
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King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk:
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About the information:
- The king of Bhutan was planned to visit the Kamakhya Temple.
- The King and his entourage will also visit the Kaziranga National Park.
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Strategic Significance: India and Bhutan share a 649-km-long border, of which a 267-km boundary is with Assam. |
India-Bhutan Ties:
- Diplomatic relations between India and Bhutan were established in 1968 with the appointment of a resident representative of India in Thimphu.
- Before this India’s relations with Bhutan were looked after by our Political Officer in Sikkim.
- The basic framework of India – Bhutan bilateral relations is the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation of 1949 between the two countries, which was updated and signed during the visit to India of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in February 2007.
- Economic relations:
- India is Bhutan's largest trading partner, and Bhutan's major export destination.
- Bhutan's hydropower potential is a significant source of revenue for the country, and India has been instrumental in assisting Bhutan in developing its hydropower projects.
- India also provides Bhutan with financial assistance for its development projects.
Why Bhutan is significant for India?
- Bhutan shares its borders with India and China, and its strategic location makes it an important buffer state for India's security interests.
- India has provided Bhutan with assistance in areas such as defense, infrastructure, and communication, which has helped to maintain Bhutan's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- India has helped Bhutan build and maintain its border infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, to strengthen its defense capabilities and ensure its territorial integrity.
- In 2017, during the Doklam standoff between India and China, Bhutan played a crucial role in allowing Indian troops to enter its territory to resist Chinese incursions.
Concerns:
- China's Growing Influence: China's increasing presence in Bhutan, particularly along the disputed border between Bhutan and China, has raised concerns in India.
- India has been Bhutan's closest ally and has played a key role in protecting Bhutan's sovereignty and security.
- However, China's growing economic and military influence in the region poses a challenge to India's strategic interests in Bhutan.
- Border Disputes: India and Bhutan share a 699 km long border, which has been largely peaceful.
- However, there have been some incidents of border incursions by Chinese forces in recent years.
- The Doklam standoff in 2017 was a major flashpoint in the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction. Any escalation of such disputes could strain India-Bhutan relations.
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