Thimphu CSLM decide to operationalise BFDA-FSSAI food agreement
India and Bhutan have decided to expedite 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 conexpoconagg .
The decision was made at the India-Bhutan, Commerce Secretary Level Meeting (CSLM) in Thimphu held 27-28 Sept by Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal and Secretary, MoICE, Kingdom of Bhutan, Dasho Tashi Wangmo globaltenders .
Expedite finalization of agreement between National Seed Centre, Bhutan and Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited, India for supply of fertilizers to Bhutan sbi .
Also agreed was early operationalisation of Agreement for recognition of official control exercised by Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It was signed in March 2024.
They noted recent signing of bilateral MoU on general supply of Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants (POL) and related products from India to Bhutan.
Both sides expressed satisfaction at bilateral cooperation in ensuring smooth supply of essential commodities to and from Bhutan, including potato, wheat, sugar, non-basmati rice, fertiliser, coal.
The two sides reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen trade linkages, boost connectivity and facilitate cross-border movement of goods, services and people.
The two sides agreed to hold the next CSLM in India at a mutually convenient date.
The visit of the Commerce Secretary to Bhutan is in keeping with the well-established tradition of regular exchanges between Bhutan and India, and to further strengthen the existing close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said on 27 Sept 2024. Fiinews.com
