**Summary:**
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, commenced a four-day official visit to Bhutan on June 30, 2025. The primary objective of the visit is to strengthen the existing bilateral defence cooperation between India and Bhutan. During his visit, COAS Dwivedi will meet with His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, and hold discussions with Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army. He is also scheduled to interact with senior officials from the Indian Embassy, the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT), and Project DANTAK. This visit underscores the long-standing relationship between India and Bhutan and reinforces India's commitment to its role as a reliable partner. The information was released by PIB Delhi on June 30, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for defence.
Chief of Army Staff: The highest-ranking officer in the Indian Army.
Bhutan: A country in South Asia, bordering India.
General Upendra Dwivedi: The current Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army.
Indian Army: The land-based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces.
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck: The current King of Bhutan.
Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering: Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army.
Indian Military Training Team IMTRAT: A team responsible for military training in Bhutan.
Ministry of Defence
CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF EMBARKS ON OFFICIAL
VISIT TO BHUTAN TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN
BILATERAL DEFENCE COOPERATION
Posted On: 30 JUN 2025 3:35PM by PIB Delhi
General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Indian Army, departed for
Bhutan today on a four-day official visit aimed at further enhancing the enduring defence cooperation
between the two countries.
During the visit, the COAS will call on His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan.
He will also hold discussions with Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer of the Royal
Bhutan Army. The COAS will also interact with senior officials of the Indian Embassy, Indian Military
Training Team (IMTRAT) and Project DANTAK.
The visit reflects the deep-rooted and time-tested ties between India and Bhutan, and reaffirms India’s
commitment to a close and trusted partner.
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