Bhutan, China Hold Expert Group Meeting on Boundary Dispute | World Defence News

Bhutan, China Hold Expert Group Meeting on Boundary Dispute | World Defence News

Bhutan and China have agreed to hold the much-delayed 25th round of bilateral boundary talks, almost five years after the last meeting was held and in the wake of a fresh claim by Beijing in the eastern sector that borders India’s Arunachal Pradesh state. The agreement was reached at the 10th expert group meeting (EGM) on the Bhutan-China boundary issue that was held in Kunming during April 6-9, according to a joint statement issued by the two countries on Friday. The meeting was held against the backdrop of the dragging standoff between India and China in the Ladakh sector, which began almost a year ago. At the height of the standoff, China claimed for the first time in July last year that it has a boundary dispute with Bhutan in the eastern sector, a region that borders Arunachal Pradesh, which is also claimed by Beijing. Kaveri Engine: Why India Failed in Making A Powerful Gas Turbine For Fighter Jets? The joint statement issued by Bhutan and China said: “The two sides agreed to hold t…