Amid Concerns Of China's Influence, PM Modi Holds Talks With Bhutan King
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Bhutan's King began his two-day visit to India on Monday amid some concerns in New Delhi over China's attempts to expand influence over Thimphu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held talks with Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck focusing on ways to bolster bilateral engagement in a range of areas including economic cooperation.
Bhutan's King began his two-day visit to India on Monday amid some concerns in New Delhi over China's attempts to expand influence over Thimphu.
Certain remarks by Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering on the Doklam tri-junction were seen by many as the Himalayan nation cosying up to Beijing though Bhutan maintained that there is no change in its stance on the border dispute.
It is learnt that the talks between PM Modi and King Wangchuck were focused on ways to expand bilateral ties.