New Delhi, August 21: Home Minister P Chidambaram will leave for Bhutanese capital Thimphu on Friday on a three- day official visit to the neighbouring country during which he is expected to discuss issues related to border security and activities of northeast militants among others.
During his visit, Chidambaram will meet King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley, former king Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Minister for Home and Cultural Affairs Minjur Dorji and other leaders.
“The visit will further strengthen bilateral relations between India and Bhutan,” a Home Ministry spokesman said.
Chidambaram is expected to discuss issues related to security along border, activities of northeast militants besides others, sources said.
Bhutan was a major base for banned ULFA and NDFB till 2003 when the country’s Royal Army launched a major offensive against them to flush them out of its soil.
This will be the first foreign visit of Chidambaram after he took over as Union Home Minister last November. He will return to Delhi on Monday.
–Agencies