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Bhutan has said its border talks with China are progressing well, and it wants to establish diplomatic relations with Beijing. Here's what this can mean for India
Bhutan's King Namgyel Wangchuck visits India to reassure that Bhutan values its ties with India, following the foreign minister's visit to China. India seeks assurance that Bhutan will consider its interests in dealing with China.
The resumption of the long-pending 25th round of talks suggests substantial progress.Indian experts have raised concerns over a "swap arrangement" that could affect India's interests.
China has asked Bhutan to establish diplomatic ties with it and resolve the boundary issue “as soon as possible” to transform the relations between the two neighbours into “legal form”.
Bhutanese Foreign Minister Dr Tandi Dorji who is currently visiting Beijing to take part in the boundary