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Public notification on the introduction of electronic visas (eVisas) of the United Kingdom

The FAO Division of Human Resources is pleased to inform Members of the ongoing general Call for Expressions of Interest for Institutional Collaborations under the FAO Internship Programme and encourages Members to use this opportunity to strengthen collaboration between FAO and relevant academic and research institutions within their countries.   FAO is ...

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Public Notification: Minimum Passport Validity Requirement for International Travel

We would like to inform all travelers planning to travel outside the country that it is mandatory to ensure that their passport has a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of departure. This requirement is essential for the following reasons: International Travel Regulations: Many countries require travelers to have at ...

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Offering of Prayers and Butterlamps for Late Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India

His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and Their Majesties the Queen Mothers offered prayers and butterlamps at the Kuenray of Tashichhodzong today for the late former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh. The prayer ceremony was also attended by the Prime Minister, Ambassador of India ...

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Special Invitation for the Celebration of 117th National Day of Bhutan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade organised a Khadhar ceremony to congratulate the Honorary Consuls General of Bhutan who were awarded the National Order of Merit (Gold) by His Majesty The King during the 117th National Day celebrations in Thimphu on 17th December 2024 for their dedication and ...

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Official Visit of H.E. Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Government of India to Bhutan

At the invitation of the Royal Government of Bhutan, H.E. Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, is on an official visit from 16 to 19 December 2024. The Chief Minister is accompanied by senior officials from the State Government of Assam. He will receive an audience with His ...

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Civil Service Award 2024

  The Civil Service Award 2024 for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & External Trade was held on 9 December 2024. Instituted by the Royal Civil Service Commission under the Royal Command of His Majesty The King, the award recognizes the contributions made by Civil Servants in the service of ...

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RGoB and UNICEF celebrate 50 years of progress for children in Bhutan

Joint Press Release Thimphu, December 13: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) celebrated the 50 years of Bhutan-UNICEF partnership today. The celebration was marked by lighting a thousand butter lamps at Changangkha Lhakhang, followed by a High Tea showcasing key milestones. ...

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SAARC Charter Day

Bhutan observed the 40th Charter Day of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) on 9 December 2024 at Tara Lhaden Zhingkham Lhakhang, Pangrizampa with the lighting of a thousand butter lamps and offering special prayers to commemorate the event. Foreign Minister Lyonpo DN Dhungyel, members of the diplomatic ...

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Joint Statement on the Official Visit of His Majesty The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to India (05-06 December, 2024)

1. The King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and The Queen of Bhutan, Her Majesty Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, are on an official visit to India from 05-06 December 2024. Their Majesties are accompanied by the Minister for Energy and Natural Resources, His Excellency Mr. Gem Tshering, and ...

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