The King of Bhutan is expected to familiarise Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the rising Chinese pressure to settle the border dispute. There is a small but rising section in Bhutan keen to normalise relations with China, but Indian interests may be harmed if China has its way in boundary settlement with Bhutan
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.