Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Gyalsung Academy at Jamtsholing, Bhutan on Wednesday, part of his four-day visit to the South Asian country.
He then also visited the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT), Project DANTAK, and Wangchuk Lo Dzong Military Hospital.
The Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT), which is responsible for training Bhutanese forces, also has Indian military personnel stationed in Bhutan. As per the official statement, COAS was also briefed about the academy's training framework.
India-Bhutan defence ties -
Based on shared geopolitical interests, mutual trust, and regional security, India and Bhutan have a long-standing and strategic defence partnership. Under the 1949 Treaty of Friendship, which was updated in 2007 to grant Bhutanese more autonomy while bolstering security cooperation, the two countries have maintained a close working relationship.
The Royal Bhutan Army and Royal Bodyguard receive substantial training, armament supplies, and logistical support from India. The partnership came to light during the Doklam standoff in 2017 when cooperation between Bhutan and India was essential in thwarting Chinese territorial claims.
Overall, India continues to be Bhutan's main defence ally, demonstrating their close relationship and dedication to preserving peace and stability.
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