On August 10, 2012, Fu Ying, head of the Chinese delegation and Vice Foreign Minister and Khandu Wangchuk, head of the Bhutanese delegation and Acting Foreign Minister of Bhutan held the 20th round of border talks in Thimphu.

Fu said that China and Bhutan are linked by mountains and rivers and share cultural similarities. In recent years, the two countries have maintained political contacts, pushed forward economic and trade cooperation steadily, expanded people-to-people exchanges and cooperated soundly in international affairs. China appreciates Bhutan's adherence to the one-China policy and is willing to strengthen cooperation with Bhutan for common development. Over the past 28 years, the bilateral border talks have made important progress and peace and tranquility have been maintained along the border line of both countries. China hopes to make joint efforts with Bhutan on the basis of previous talks, continue to seek fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solutions through friendly consultations and make the border line a bridge of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Khandu noted that Bhutan attaches great importance to its relations with China and is committed to stepping up the bilateral cooperation in trade, culture, tourism and other fields. Bhutan firmly pursues the one-China policy, thinks highly of China's long-term foreign policy of treating all countries as equals, no matter large or small and good-neighborly friendship and is willing to strengthen coordination with China on the international arena. Bhutan sincerely expects the early settlement of border issues between the two countries and believes appropriate solutions will be found with the joint efforts of both sides. It hopes to work with China to safeguard peace and tranquility of the border area.