Bhutan committed to one-China policy: FM

Thimphu, August 17: Top Chinese officials said his country is ready to push forward long-term and good-neighborly friendship with Bhutan

During the meeting of Bhutanese foreign minister Khandu Wangchuk and Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan in Chinese capital of Beijing on Wednesday, the Chinese official said although China and Bhutan have not established diplomatic ties, the two nations always enjoy harmonious relations with mutual respect and equal treatment.

Wangchuk said Bhutan values the relations with China and always committed to one-China policy. He further said, his country will continue conducting friendly exchanges and cooperation with northern neighbor.
 
Wangchuk is in Beijing for the 18th round talks on China-Bhutan boundary issue at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing. He said Bhutan is ready to make efforts for the early resolution of the boundary issue in the spirit of mutual understanding and accommodation.

"China appreciates Bhutan's adherence to one-China policy in the past years," Chinese councilor Tang said, noting that China is ready to build and push forward the friendly and cooperative relations with Bhutan in line with the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
 
Tang said the Chinese government is eager to resolve the boundary issue with Bhutan at the earliest possible through friendly consultations.
 
Wangchuk held talks on boundary issues with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei on Wednesday morning, and Li Zhaoxing met with Wangchuk later Wednesday. Bhutan News Service