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Who are the allies of Bhutan?

Bilateral relations

Bangladesh: Bangladesh and Bhutan established diplomatic relations in 1973.[245][246] Relations between Bangladesh and Bhutan are cordial. Bangladesh is Bhutan's closest access to the sea, and the two countries have signed several agreements to facilitate access to the sea. Bhutan imports food, construction materials, machinery and consumer goods from Bangladesh, while Bangladesh imports electricity from Bhutan. Bhutan is also a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which Bangladesh is also a member of.

China: China and Bhutan established diplomatic relations in 1985. Bhutan also established a consulate in Lhasa, Tibet in 2006. China and Bhutan have a territorial dispute over the Doklam area, which is claimed by both countries.

India: Bhutan and India have close political, economic and military relations. India provides military training and equipment to Bhutan and is responsible for the defense of Bhutan. India also provides Bhutan with financial assistance, and Bhutan is a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which India is also a member of. India is Bhutan's largest trading partner, and Bhutan imports machinery, vehicles, clothing and petroleum products from India. Bhutan also imports food and cement from India. Bhutan exports electricity and timber to India, and also sends tourists to India.

Nepal: Bhutan and Nepal have close cultural, economic and political relations. Nepal has a large Bhutanese refugee population, and Bhutan is a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which Nepal is also a member of. Bhutan and Nepal have a territorial dispute over the Kalapani area, which is claimed by both countries.

Thailand: Bhutan and Thailand established diplomatic relations in 1989. Bhutan imports electrical appliances, machinery and vehicles from Thailand, while Thailand imports cement and cardamom from Bhutan. Bhutan is also a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which Thailand is also a member of.

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