India, Bhutan review border security

• The 14th India-Bhutan Meeting on Border Management and Security was held in Thimphu, Bhutan from October 16 to 17.

• Both sides reviewed bilateral security cooperation, border management, issues related to mobile signal spill over, future roadmap for integrated check posts, maintenance of boundary pillars and cross-border movement.

• Discussions also covered capacity building for Bhutan’s police. 

• Both delegations expressed satisfaction regarding the cordial and constructive discussions and reiterated their resolve to work together towards ensuring a safe, secure and prosperous border region.

• The Indian delegation included officials from the Sashastra Seema Bal, Land Ports Authority of India, Department of Telecommunications, Narcotics Control Bureau, Survey of India, Customs and representatives from Assam, West Bengal, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh governments.

• Reaffirming their strong friendship, India and Bhutan committed to deepening cooperation across traditional and emerging areas.

• Their enduring partnership, rooted in shared geography, culture, and people-to-people ties, continues to serve as a model for regional cooperation.

• The previous edition of the meeting was held in 2019.

(The author is a trainer for Civil Services aspirants.)