Princess Akiko tours Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City on 40-year tie visit
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Why in news
Princess Akiko of Japan visited Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City to commemorate 40 years of Japan-Bhutan diplomatic ties.
Background
Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is a Special Administrative Region in Bhutan covering over 2,600 square kilometres. It aims to blend tradition with modernity. India is planning the Kokrajhar-Gelephu railway line to improve connectivity to this region.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceGelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is a Special Administrative Region in Bhutan.
- FactGMC covers an area of over 2,600 square kilometres.
- FactIndia and Bhutan have shared diplomatic ties for 40 years (marked by the recent visit).
- FactThe Kokrajhar-Gelephu railway line is a proposed project to enhance connectivity between India and Bhutan.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of regional connectivity and infrastructure projects in strengthening India's diplomatic and economic ties with its neighbours.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- strategic importance of Bhutan
- role of infrastructure in regional integration
- soft power through cultural diplomacy
Keywords: regional connectivity · bilateral ties · infrastructure development · soft power · strategic partnership
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