Press Releases

Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Space Cooperation The first meeting of the Bhutan – India Joint Working Group under the Joint Plan of Action (JPoA) on Space Cooperation was held on 06 September 2024 in Thimphu. During the meeting, both sides reviewed ongoing bilateral space cooperation and charted ...

Handing over of the second tranche of the Economic Stimulus Programme cheque of Nu. 2.5 billion On 6 September 2024, H.E. Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, Ambassador of India to Bhutan handed over a cheque of Nu. 2.5 billion as the second tranche of the Economic Stimulus Programme to H.E. Lyonpo D.N. ...

The Royal Bhutanese Embassy, Bangkok in association with the Family Business Exponential (FBX) and the Chao Phraya Abhai Raja Foundation organized a Special Gala Dinner Event on Thursday, 5th September 2024 in Bangkok, where Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bhutan delivered a keynote address on the “Gelephu Mindfulness ...

His Excellency Dr. Abdulnasser Jamal Hussain Mohammed Alshaali, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Bhutan called on Hon’ble Foreign Minister today at 1400 Hours. They discussed matters of mutual interest.

Ms. Julia Booth, Honorary Consul of Bhutan in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, called on Hon’ble Foreign Minister today. This is Ms. Julia Booth’s first official visit to Bhutan as Honorary Consul.The Honorary Consulate in Sydney opened in March 2024.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has officially launched the Consular App – ‘Druk Abroad’, on Wednesday, 28 August 2024. The event was graced by H.E. Lyonpo D. N Dhungyel, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade. The App is designed primarily for the benefit of Bhutanese traveling ...

Joint Press Release for the 14th Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on the Bhutan-China Boundary Issue 14th Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on the Bhutan-China Boundary Issues was held in Thimphu, Bhutan from 20th to 22nd August 2024. The meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Mr. Letho T. Tangbi, Head of the Bhutanese delegation ...

At the invitation of His Majesty The King, His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, will pay a State Visit to Bhutan from 20th to 27th August 2024. His Majesty King Letsie III will be accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Her Royal Highness Princess Senate Mohato Seeiso ...

   3rd Voice of Global South Summit 2024 The third Voice of Global South Summit 2024 was held on 17 August 2024 virtually. Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay attended the Inaugural Leaders’ Session which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay praised India’s leadership describing ...

In view of the prevailing situation in Bangladesh, all Bhutanese nationals are encouraged to refrain from travelling to Bangladesh.  Bhutanese Students studying in Bangladesh and currently in Bhutan are advised to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade before making any plans to travel to Bangladesh to continue ...