The visit aims to strengthen the bilateral and defence relationship between the two countries

Army Chief General Manoj Pande is visiting Bhutan to further strengthen defence cooperation and bilateral ties.

This visit aims to strengthen the special and established relationship between the countries, which is marked by the highest levels of trust, goodwill, and understanding, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday.

The official Twitter handle of the Additional Directorate General of Public Information of the Indian Army tweeted,
"General Manoj Pande #COAS proceeded on a visit to #Bhutan. The visit will further cement the historical bilateral ties and #DefenceCooperation between #India and #Bhutan. #IndianArmy #IndiaBhutanFriendship".

According to the official statement released by the Ministry of Defence, the Army Chief will begin his tour by paying respects at the National Memorial Chorten in Thimpu, which was constructed in honour of Bhutan's third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.

The Army Chief is scheduled to have an audience with His Majesty The King and His Majesty The Fourth King.

In order to explore how to strengthen the strong cultural and professional ties between the two armies, the Army Chief will also hold in-depth conversations with his counterpart in the Royal Bhutan Army.

The Army Chief will conclude his visit by paying homage at the Druk Wangyal Khang Zhang Chortens at Dochula, which were established in honour of the fallen heroes of the Royal Bhutan Army who made the supreme sacrifice in operations against insurgents.