Security Status b/w India and Bhutan

 

📝Security Status b/w India and Bhutan

 

🔶 President Ram Nath Kovind, in 2017, termed the security of India and Bhutan is “indivisible and mutual”- 


🔶 The Eastern Army Command and the Eastern Air Command both have integrated protection of Bhutan into their role.  


🔶 The Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT), headed by a Major General, plays a critical role in training Bhutanese security personnel. 


🔶Recent incidents in the Doklam area underlined the significance of security cooperation between the two countries. 


🔶Both Countries maintain high level coordination on security issues. In this context the foreign Secretary, National Security Advisor and Army Chief visited Thimphu in February 2018.