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The Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, wishing to strengthen and develop mutually beneficial relations between their countries and peoples, have established diplomatic relations with effect from 1st February 2012.

The First Bilateral Consultation between the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Government of Australia took place on 23 January 2012, in Thimphu, Bhutan. The Bhutanese Delegation was led by Mr. Daw Penjo, Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Australian Delegation was led by Ambassador Peter Varghese, Ambassador of Australia ...

The Kingdom of Bhutan wishing to strengthen and develop mutually beneficial relations with Mongolia and Vietnam have established diplomatic relations.

1. All foreign nationals/citizens applying for admission to University of Delhi are required to apply through the Foreign Students’ Registry (FSR) office only. This is applicable even if the concerned foreign student has given qualifying examination from an Indian Board/University.

Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, From the people of the mountain kingdom of Bhutan, I bring to our brothers and sisters of the Maldives islands, greetings and good wishes. Despite the expansive space between us, the similarities we share are bringing our countries closer. Apart from the distinction of ...

On the invitation of Smt. Meira Kumar, Speaker of the Lok Sabha of India, Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley is visiting New Delhi from 18-21 December 2011 to deliver the Fourth Professor Hiren Mukerjee Memorial Lecture. Hon. Lyonchhen will be accompanied by Foreign Secretary Daw Penjo and other senior officials of ...

The Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of Indonesia, wishing to strengthen and develop mutually beneficial relations between their countries and peoples have established diplomatic relations with effect from 15th December 2011.

Signing of Joint Communique between Bhutan and Cuba, 26th September 2011, Permanent Mission of Bhutan, New York. Pictured: Acting Foreign Minister Dasho Daw Penjo and Cuban Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parilla. . . . .

1. At the invitation of the President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, the King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty the Queen, Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck paid a State Visit to India from October 23 to 31, 2011. Their Majesties were accompanied by the ...

With the current flood situation in Thailand, Bhutanese planning to travel to and through Bangkok are advised to regularly keep themselves updated on the situation so as to avoid any inconvenience. In case of any emergencies during your stay in Thailand, please contact the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Bangkok at ...