India and Bhutan discuss boundary-related field work, express satisfaction at progress
| 2025-03-07
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India and Bhutan have a tradition of regular dialogues in all sectors of bilateral cooperation.
India and Bhutan reviewed matters relating to boundary-related field work during a meeting between senior officials from both sides in New Delhi on !arch 6-7, 2025.
Both sides expressed satisfaction at the work completed by respective field survey teams and other stakeholders on boundary-related field matters. They also finalised the work plan for the next three field seasons, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
India and Bhutan also 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 meeting was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere and is in keeping with the tradition of regular dialogues in all sectors of bilateral cooperation, the MEA noted.
The Indian side was led by Surveyor General of India, Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana, and the Bhutanese side was led by, Secretary, International Boundaries, Royal Government of Bhutan, Dasho Letho T Tangbi.
The India-Bhutan border stretches over 661 kms and runs along the Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Officials from India and Bhutan also meet regularly to facilitate seamless customs procedures and movement of people between the two neighbouring countries.
Currently, there are 10 Land Customs Stations along the India-Bhutan borders, located in West Bengal (6) and Assam (4). Streamlined customs clearance at these stations is critical for Bhutan’s economic growth as a landlocked country.
Last year, in a significant boost to India-Bhutan people-to-people relations, a new Immigration Check Post (ICP) was inaugurated at Darranga, Assam on November 7, 2024. This new ICP allows the entry and exit of third-country nationals via a land route, marking an important development in regional connectivity and cooperation.
India has close and friendly ties with Bhutan, having partnered with the country in its socio-economic development since its first Five Year Plan in 1971. This cooperation has been aligned with the priorities of the people and Government of Bhutan. The scope of the development projects span across sectors such as infrastructure development, roads, digital connectivity, energy, agriculture, ICT, health, education, human resource development and urban development.
Both sides expressed satisfaction at the work completed by respective field survey teams and other stakeholders on boundary-related field matters. They also finalised the work plan for the next three field seasons, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
India and Bhutan also 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 meeting was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere and is in keeping with the tradition of regular dialogues in all sectors of bilateral cooperation, the MEA noted.
The Indian side was led by Surveyor General of India, Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana, and the Bhutanese side was led by, Secretary, International Boundaries, Royal Government of Bhutan, Dasho Letho T Tangbi.
The India-Bhutan border stretches over 661 kms and runs along the Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Officials from India and Bhutan also meet regularly to facilitate seamless customs procedures and movement of people between the two neighbouring countries.
Currently, there are 10 Land Customs Stations along the India-Bhutan borders, located in West Bengal (6) and Assam (4). Streamlined customs clearance at these stations is critical for Bhutan’s economic growth as a landlocked country.
Last year, in a significant boost to India-Bhutan people-to-people relations, a new Immigration Check Post (ICP) was inaugurated at Darranga, Assam on November 7, 2024. This new ICP allows the entry and exit of third-country nationals via a land route, marking an important development in regional connectivity and cooperation.
India has close and friendly ties with Bhutan, having partnered with the country in its socio-economic development since its first Five Year Plan in 1971. This cooperation has been aligned with the priorities of the people and Government of Bhutan. The scope of the development projects span across sectors such as infrastructure development, roads, digital connectivity, energy, agriculture, ICT, health, education, human resource development and urban development.
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