Indian army chief in Bhutan

The Indian Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh has arrived in Bhutan on a three-day goodwill visit on Friday (31 October).

The visit assumes special significance in the light of India’s special relationship with Bhutan, an official statement issued by the Indian government states.

This is the first visit to Bhutan by Gen Dalbir Singh “and it underpins India’s priorities in maintaining friendly, peaceful and cordial ties with her immediate neighbours”, the statement said.

His visit comes ahead of the scheduled visit of President Pranab Mukherjee, who is travelling to Bhutan next week.