KOKRAJHAR, Aug 24: The Government of Bhutan has made it clear that it would not allow its soil to be used for anti-India activities after the successful ‘Operation All-clear’ carried out by the Royal Bhutan Army against ultras from Northeast India in 2003.
A 12-member official team from Bhutan held an important discussion with Indian officials on means to strengthen ties and mutual understanding in neighbouring areas at the BTC Secretariat Conference Hall today. The Bhutia delegation, which was led by Sarpany DC Daso Kunzang Wangai, was accompanied by Secretary General of the Bhutan-India Friendship Association (BIFA) Ugyen Rapten. The Indian team was represented by BTC principal secretary Jones Ingti Kathar and Kokrajhar DC Carol Narzary.
Interacting with mediapersons, Wangai said the basic objective of the visit was to strengthen the ties of friendship between the two countries. Underlining the importance of good relationships between both countries, he said both India and Bhutan have been maintaining cordial relations since ages. Wangai further said that Bhutan wants to strengthen its relationship with India, especially its immediate neighbouring administration –– the BTC in Asom.
Replying to a question on the use of Bhutanese soil by north-eastern militant outfits, he said, “There are no Indian insurgents on our soil and Bhutan will never allow any militant outfit to operate from its soil.” He said there was no evidence of the presence of Indian insurgents there after the 2003 crackdown on militants.
Regarding the spread of swineflu, Wange said the Bhutan government has already taken precautions to check the spread of the virus and has also launched an awareness programme. “Tests are being conducted in the border check-gates as part of the preventive measures but no positive case has been detected in Bhutan till now, he said. THE SENTINEL
A 12-member official team from Bhutan held an important discussion with Indian officials on means to strengthen ties and mutual understanding in neighbouring areas at the BTC Secretariat Conference Hall today. The Bhutia delegation, which was led by Sarpany DC Daso Kunzang Wangai, was accompanied by Secretary General of the Bhutan-India Friendship Association (BIFA) Ugyen Rapten. The Indian team was represented by BTC principal secretary Jones Ingti Kathar and Kokrajhar DC Carol Narzary.
Interacting with mediapersons, Wangai said the basic objective of the visit was to strengthen the ties of friendship between the two countries. Underlining the importance of good relationships between both countries, he said both India and Bhutan have been maintaining cordial relations since ages. Wangai further said that Bhutan wants to strengthen its relationship with India, especially its immediate neighbouring administration –– the BTC in Asom.
Replying to a question on the use of Bhutanese soil by north-eastern militant outfits, he said, “There are no Indian insurgents on our soil and Bhutan will never allow any militant outfit to operate from its soil.” He said there was no evidence of the presence of Indian insurgents there after the 2003 crackdown on militants.
Regarding the spread of swineflu, Wange said the Bhutan government has already taken precautions to check the spread of the virus and has also launched an awareness programme. “Tests are being conducted in the border check-gates as part of the preventive measures but no positive case has been detected in Bhutan till now, he said. THE SENTINEL
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