Q. 648 Chinese interest in Bhutan

SHRI PARSHOTTAM KHODABHAI RUPALA

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to satate :-

(a) the response of the Ministry on the fact that Chinese interest are increasing very sharply in our neighbouring country of Bhutan;

(b) whether the Ministry is aware about the fact that Chinese Premier has met Prime Minister of Bhutan during G-20 Summit at Brazil; and

(c) whether Government is increasing diplomatic activities in Bhutan keeping in view the recent Chinese activities?

ANSWER: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) India’s relations with other countries stand on their own footing and are independent of the relations of those countries with third countries.

(b) The meeting took place at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the sidelines of the Rio+20 meeting.

(c) Government keeps a constant watch on all developments having a bearing on India’s interests and security and takes all necessary measures to protect them.

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