The Seventh India-Bhutan meeting on Border Management and Security was held at New Delhi today. The Indian delegation was led by A.E. Ahmad, secretary (border management), Ministry of Home Affairs and the Bhutanese delegation was led by Dasho Penden Wangchuk, secretary, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs (MHCA).
The two sides reviewed issues relating to threat perceptions, security and border management issues, sharing of real time information, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) escorts, opening of a seasonal Land Customs Station at Jiti, training of security personnel, misuse of SIM Cards, coordination of entry-exit points on the Indo-Bhutan border, etc.
The meeting was held in a cordial environment and both the countries expressed their satisfaction on the outcome. The talks are expected to further catalyze the cooperation and traditionally friendly relations between the two countries. It was also decided that the next India-Bhutan Meeting on Border Management and Security will be held in Bhutan in 2012.
