Lt. Gen. Batoo Tshering of Royal Bhutan Army Begins Official Visit to India

Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army, commenced an official visit to India today, marking an important step in further enhancing the longstanding defence relations between Bhutan and India. The visit, which will run from 1^st to 6^th February 2025, is focused on fostering closer bilateral military cooperation and exploring new avenues for defence collaboration between the two nations.

Upon arrival, General Tshering will spend his first day in Gaya, where he will visit the Officers Training Academy and a number of significant Buddhist cultural sites, underscoring the deep-rooted cultural and historical ties that exist between Bhutan and India.

From 2^nd to 5^th February, General Tshering will be in New Delhi, where he will participate in several key activities. On February 3^rd, he will lay a wreath at the National War Memorial and will be accorded a Guard of Honour at the South Block. The General is also scheduled to call on the Chief of the Army Staff, and other senior officials to include National Security Advisor, Chief of Defence Staff, Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary. General Tshering will also visit several key military institutes, including the National Security Guard (NSG) in Manesar and the Defence Image Processing and Analysis Centre (DIPAC).

Before concluding his visit, General Tshering will travel to Kolkata, where he will visit the Headquarters of the Eastern Command of the Indian Army. He will pay his respects by laying a wreath at the Vijay Samarak and will call on the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command.

This visit by Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering paves the way for continued collaboration between the two militaries. The visit will further deepen the strategic relationship between the two friendly nations and enhance their cooperation on matters of mutual interest.