Press Releases

A five-day online ‘Diplomatic Training’ (from 15-19, February 2021), conducted by The Clingendael Institute, Netherlands, concluded today. The training was organized by the Clingendael Institute in-collaboration with the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS). Officials from the Ministry, the Royal Bhutanese Embassies and RIGSS attended the training.

This year is the 50th anniversary of Bhutan’s membership to the United Nations. Bhutan was admitted as the 128th member of the United Nation on 21st September 1971. To kick-start the yearlong celebrations, the Ministry invited Mr. Gerald Daly, Resident Coordinator of UN Bhutan to deliver a lecture at the ...

This year marks the 50th year of the independence of Bangladesh and 50 years of the recognition of Bangladesh by Bhutan. To celebrate our special bond, Bangladesh and Bhutan signed a preferential trade agreement on 6 December 2020, and the two countries will be observing yearlong celebrations to mark this ...

Ambassador Tenzin R. Wangchuk presented his letters of credence, accrediting him as the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bhutan to the World Food Programme (WFP) based in Rome, Italy, to Mr. David Beasley, Executive Director of the WFP on Monday, 25 January 2022 virtually. Following the presentation of credentials, ...

The 17th Ministerial Meeting of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue was held virtually on 21 January 2021. Hon’ble Foreign Minister, Lyonpo (Dr.) Tandi Dorji led the Bhutanese delegation to the meeting. Lyonpo in his statement stressed the urgency of enhancing regional cooperation in sharing information and exchange of best practices to ...

The Royal Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi joined the nation in celebrating the 113th National Day of Bhutan at the RBE premises. The celebration commenced at 0745hrs with the lighting of butter lamps and hoisting of the National flag, singing of the National Anthem and offering of Zhabten for the ...

The 58th Session of the Programming Committee of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation was held virtually on 15 December 2020. The meeting is held annually and is attended by Heads of SAARC Departments/Divisions from the Ministries of Foreign/External Affairs of all Member States and Heads of SAARC Regional ...

Brussels & Thimphu, 15 December 2020 The European Union (EU) and the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) held their ninth formal Consultations on 15 December 2020 via video conference. This was the first annual Consultation since it was agreed last year to increase the frequency of the previously biennial consultations ...

The Kingdom of Bhutan and the State of Israel established formal diplomatic relations with effect from 12th December 2020.The establishment of diplomatic relations would not only build upon the existing close ties but open the path to greater cooperation and further strengthen relations between the two countries and peoples. The ...

Her Majesty The Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck was awarded the individual laureate for the 2020 UN Population Award during a virtual award ceremony held on 10th December 2020. The award was presented to recognize Her Majesty The Gyalyum’s outstanding contribution in raising awareness and devising solutions to population ...