Strengthening Paradiplomacy: India-Bhutan Cross Border Railway Project

The recent visit of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan to India reaffirms the commitment of both countries to improve cross-border connectivity and remove doubts regarding further delay in completion of the project. The visit taking place days after China and Bhutan’s boundary discussions, Bhutan also sought to reassure India that its interests would not be affected while dealing with China.