India And Bhutan


 
 
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India And Bhutan

India And Bhutan: Bhutan is a small land-locked mountainous station between India and China. India has always had a friendly relationship with Bhutan. India has led a helping hand in several of Bhutan’s development activities like the construction of hospital, hydroelectric projects and communications.

The bilateral relations between the Himalyan Kingdom of BHUTAN and the Republic of India have been traditionally close and both countries share a 'special relationship' making Bhutan a protected state, but not a protectorate, of India. India remains influential over Bhutan's foreign policy, defence and commerce. Bhutan is the largest beneficiary of India's foreign aid.

  • Military cooperation
  • A 2,000 strong Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) is permanently based in western Bhutan to train the Royal Bhutan  Army, while other units regularly cooperate with the Royal Bhutan Army.

  • 2007 Treaty
  • India re-negotiated the 1949 treaty with Bhutan and signed a new treaty of friendship in 2007. The new treaty replaced the provision requiring Bhutan to take India's guidance on foreign policy with broader sovereignty and not require Bhutan to obtain India's permission over arms imports.In 2008, India's then Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan singh visited Bhutan and expressed strong support for Bhutan's move towards democracy. India allows 16 entry and exit points for Bhutanese trade with other countries (the only exception being the PRC) and has agreed to develop and import a minimum of 10,000 megawatts of electricity from Bhutan by 2021

    Map shown the Bhutan and India geographical relations.

     
     


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