Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade RGOB
The 24th Round of Bhutan – China Boundary Talks was held in Beijing on 11th August 2016. The talks were led by LyonpoDamchoDorji, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bhutan and Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Vice Foreign Minister of China.
During the talks, the two leaders held in-depth discussions on the boundary issue. They also exchanged views on bilateral relations and other matters of mutual interest.
The Talks reviewed the progress on the boundary issue following the 23rd Round of Boundary Talks held in Thimphu in August 2015 and the two Expert Group Meetings held in December 2015 in Beijing and March 2016 in Thimphu.
The 24th Round of Boundary Talks endorsed the report of the Joint Technical Field Survey of the disputed areas in the Western Sector carried out by the Expert Group of the two sides. The meeting commended the Expert Group for successfully carrying out the joint survey. The meeting also directed the two leaders of the Expert Group to continue discussionson the basis of the progress achieved thus far.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction with the Talks, which were held in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
During his stay in China, LyonpoDamchoDorji called on the Vice President of China H. E. Mr. Li Yuanchao and Foreign Minister H. E. Mr. Wang Yi. The Bhutanese delegation also visited places of historical and cultural interest in China.