February 8, 2007, became a historic moment as Bhutan and India embarked on a new epoch of friendship and economic cooperation by revising the India-Bhutan Friendship Treaty. The treaty was signed by His Majesty Jigme Khesar in the Indian capital, New Delhi.
Signing of the India-Bhutan Friendship Treaty
In essence the two countries updated the friendship treaty that was signed on August 8, 1949, in Darjeeling, India. The new treaty portrayed a commitment by the two countries to face new realities and committed, among others, not to allow the use of their territories for activities harmful to the national security and interest of the other.

The updating of the treaty was a historic moment for Bhutan in its relations with India and a reflection of the mutual desire to enhance the relationship to an even higher level of cooperation and goodwill.