The Bhutanese King is likely to reassure India that the mountain kingdom will not enter into any agreement with Beijing that jeopardises Indian security. But India will keep its eyes peeled for any shifts in Bhutan’s attitude
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankarsaid the internal situation in Myanmar has created challenges for various infrastructure projects including for the ambitious trilateral highway initiative.
The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk, who is on a three-day state visit to India, was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 4 ahead of bilateral talks between India and Bhutan. The meeting between the two leaders is seen as an opportunity to take stock of progress in bilateral relations.