6th India, Bhutan Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting held in Thimphu

The 6th India and Bhutan Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting was held in Thimphu, Bhutan. The 6th JGC meeting discussed a host of bilateral issues for enhancing trade and transit between the two countries. India and Bhutan reaffirm shared commitment to strengthen Customs cooperation, enhancing trade facilitation, and ensuring secure and efficient border management.

6th India, Bhutan Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting held in Thimphu

India, Bhutan hold 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting in Thimphu

The 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting between India and Bhutan was held on 24th-25th April 2025 in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening Customs cooperation, enhancing trade facilitation, and ensuring secure and efficient border management.

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The India-Bhutan Joint Group of Customs meetings are held annually to discuss issues relating to re-defining and re-engineering of Customs procedures, promoting Customs cooperation and Cross-border trade facilitation with alignment to global best practices. There are 10 Land Customs Stations along the India-Bhutan Border in the States of West Bengal (6) and Assam (4).

6th India, Bhutan JGC Meeting Co-Chair By

The 6th India and Bhutan Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meeting was co-chaired by Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary and Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Government of India, and Sonam Jamtsho, Director General, Department of Revenue and Customs, Ministry of Finance, Royal Government of Bhutan.

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Discussion of 6th India, Bhutan JGC Meeting

The 6th India and Bhutan Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meeting discussed a host of bilateral issues for enhancing trade and transit between the two countries. The automation and digitisation of transit processes, Coordinated Border Management (CBM), pre-arrival exchange of Customs data, Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) and movement of transit cargo under Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) were discussed, among others. The meeting concluded on an optimistic note.

Static Current Affairs related to Bhutan for upcoming exams

• Capital city: Thimphu
• Largest city: Thimphu
• Official languages: Dzongkha
• Dragon King: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
• Prime Minister: Tshering Tobgay
• Total Population 2021 estimate: 777,486 (159th)
• Currency: Ngultrum (BTN); Indian rupee (₹)