India, Bhutan to sign updated 1949 'Friendship Treaty'

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New Delhi, Feb 6 (UNI) Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will arrive here tomorrow on a week-long official visit, his first to India after taking over as the Fifth Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan.

During the visit, the two countries will sign an updated version of the 57-year old Indo-Bhutan Friendship Treaty, re-defining bilateral ties in the contemporary geo-political situation. The Treaty is expected to give Bhutan more autonomy in Defence and Foreign Policy.

The King will be accompanied by his Foreign Minister Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk and senior officials.

During the visit, the King will have discussions with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other leaders on bilateral and other issues of mutual interest, an External Affairs Ministry spokesman said today.

He is expected to call on President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Home Minister Shivraj Patil, National Security Advisor (NSA) M K Narayanan and Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon will call on the Bhutan monarch.

On February 9, Defence Minister A K Antony, Army Chief J J Singh and Planing Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia will call on him while on February 10, he will have a meeting with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha L K Advani at the latter's residence.

On February 11, Finance Minister P Chidambaram will call on him.

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