Defence Secretary & Chief Operations Officer, Royal Bhutan Army meet in New Delhi to enhance bilateral defence cooperation
New Delhi. Chief Operations Officer, Royal Bhutan Army (COO, RBA) Lt Gen Batoo Tshering, called on Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane in New Delhi on November 1 during his visit to India.
“During their interaction, they discussed ongoing defence cooperation between the two country’s Armies and reviewed areas of mutual interest to increase cooperation,” the Defence Ministry said on November 3.
The Defence Secretary congratulated Lt Gen Tshering on completion of 17 years as the COO, RBA. Lt Gen Tshering was enthusiastic about the positive connect with Indian Military Training Team and acknowledged its contribution to the well-being of Bhutan since 1962.
Aramane acknowledged the National Service Program (Gyalsung) launched by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. He discussed possible avenues of cooperation between India and Bhutan in the area of skill development of youth.
Lt Gen Tshering was appreciative of the review he carried out of the Passing Out Parade at Officers Training Academy, Chennai. The Defence Secretary and COO, RBA acknowledged the strong bonds of friendship between India and Bhutan and reinforced the commitment of both sides to continue the bonhomie and friendship.
