Bhutan and China have a dispute over Doklam. The face-off ended on August 28. (Source: @MEAIndia)Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale held extensive talks with the top brass of the Bhutanese government on key bilateral and regional issues during a two-day visit to Bhutan.
Besides holding deliberations with his Bhutanese counterpart Dasho Sonam Tshong, Gokhale also called on Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck during the visit which began on Sunday, the External Affairs Ministry said. This is Gokhale's second visit to the country this year. In February, Gokhale had visited Thimphu with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat to hold extensive talks with the Bhutanese leaders on strategic issues, including the situation in Doklam.
A statement, issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday, said: “The talks were held in a cordial atmosphere in keeping with the unique and exemplary bonds of friendship and cooperation that exist between the two countries.”
“The visit was in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries, and provided an opportunity to the two sides to discuss matters concerning our…
