India and Bhutan Review Border Management and Security

On 16–17 October 2025, India and Bhutan held the 14th Border Management and Security meeting in Thimphu to review bilateral security cooperation and border management.

Key Points

Discussion Areas: Both countries discussed mobile signal spillover, future roadmap for Integrated Check Posts, maintenance of boundary pillars, cross-border movement, and capacity building for Bhutan’s police.
Border Facts: India shares a 699 km border with Bhutan across Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Outcome: Both sides expressed satisfaction with the discussions and reiterated their commitment to maintaining a safe, secure, and prosperous border region.
Partnership: The meeting reaffirmed India-Bhutan friendship, emphasizing shared geography, culture, and people-to-people ties as a model for regional cooperation.