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Soon, Railways to begin train services between India-Bhutan
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Soon, Railways to begin train services between India-Bhutan

Indian Railways is set to start international train services between India and Bhutan. The train between the neighbouring countries will be operated from Assam in India and will be aimed at improving tourism between the two nations. Addressing the ongoing progress into the matter, India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said that Bhutan is "very keen" to increase points for the movement of tourists.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar said, "We are in talks on the Rail link between Bhutan and Assam, Bhutan is very keen to open more points for tourists and it is very good for Assam, Says EAM Dr S Jaishankar."

Meanwhile, he also informed that India is working on boosting connectivity with Nepal and Bangladesh. Jaishankar also addressed the enhanced border infrastructure in the last nine years, including along the frontier with China.

Indian Railways is set to start international train services between India and Bhutan. The train between the neighbouring countries will be operated from Assam in India and will be aimed at improving tourism between the two nations. Addressing the ongoing progress into the matter, India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said that Bhutan is very keen to increase points for the movement of tourists.EAM Dr S Jaishankar said, We are in talks on the Rail link between Bhutan and Assam, Bhutan is very keen to open more points for tourists and it is very good for Assam, Says EAM Dr S Jaishankar.Meanwhile, he also informed that India is working on boosting connectivity with Nepal and Bangladesh. Jaishankar also addressed the enhanced border infrastructure in the last nine years, including along the frontier with China.

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