Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal and Secretary, MoICE, Kingdom of Bhutan, H.E. Dasho Tashi Wangmo co-chaired the India-Bhutan, Commerce Secretary Level Meeting (CSLM). Commerce Secretary, Government of India, Sunil Barthwal is on official visit to Bhutan from 27-28 September 2024.
Key discussions held during the CSLM include, expediting development of cross-border trade and connectivity infrastructure including establishment of an Integrated Check Post in Jaigaon-Phuentsholing and rail-links between Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse, notification of LCS Hatisar and LCS Darranga, as additional routes for import of areca nut in India from Bhutan, and notification of LCS Darranga as additional Point of Entry for import of food items in India from Bhutan.
Government of India agreed to notifying LCS at Samrang, following upgradation of necessary infrastructure, and inclusion of three additional species of timber for import from Bhutan to India.
The two sides held wide-ranging discussions on all aspects of the bilateral trade partnership including measures to further strengthen cross-border infrastructure, enhance connectivity and facilitate trade between the two countries. The two sides agreed to hold the next CSLM in India at a mutually convenient date.
