Establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Argentine Republic
The Kingdom of Bhutan and the Argentine Republic, wishing to strengthen and develop mutually beneficial relations between their countries and peoples, have established diplomatic relations with effect from 14th March 2012. Read more
Establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
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. Read more
Press Release
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 to Bhutan. Australian delegation for the Consultation included H.E. Ambassador Timothy Andrew Fischer, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of Australia to Bhutan and Officials from the Australian High Commission in New Delhi and Canberra. Read more
Bhutan establishes diplomatic relations with Mongolia and Vietnam
The Kingdom of Bhutan wishing to strengthen and develop mutually beneficial relations with Mongolia and Vietnam have established diplomatic relations. Read more
Guideline for Students Seeking Admission in Colleges under Delhi University
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. Read more
Address by His Excellency Jigmi Y. Thinley, Honourable Prime Minister of Bhutan, At the Inaugural Session of The Seventeenth SAARC Summit, Addu, Maldives, 10 November 2011
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 being the two smallest members of the SAARC, we are bound together by an amazing range of circumstances and aspirations. We are equally challenged in the nurturing of our infant democracies just as our fragile ecologies are threatened in equal measure by the continuing rise in global temperature. Likewise, we are both compelled to diversify our growing but vulnerable economies even as our GDP numbers are on the rise. In recognizing our own future as being conditioned by the prospects of the region, we find ourselves deeply committed to the process of unlocking the vast potentials of SAARC . Read more
Press Release
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 Royal Government. Read more
Establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of Indonesia
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. Read more
Bhutan formalises Diplomatic Relations with the Republic of Cuba, Republic of Fiji and the Kingdom of Morocco
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.
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State Visit of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, King of Bhutan to India from 23rd – 31st October 2011
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 Minister for Economic Affairs and Minster-In-Charge of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk, the Minister for Home and Cultural Affairs, His Excellency Lyonpo Minjur Dorji, Chief Operations Officer, Royal Bhutan Army, Maj. Gen. Batoo Tshering and other senior officials of the Royal Government of Bhutan. Read more
Travel Advisory
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 the following coordinates:
Royal Bhutanese Embassy,
375/1 Soi Ratchadanivej, Pracha - Uthit Road,
Samsen nod, Huay Kwang,
Bangkok 10320.
Phone : 66-2-2744740/41 /42
Fax : 66-2-2744743
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Shortlisted Candidates for the Post of Chief of Division, Asia Division, Department of Bilateral Affairs
Further to our vacancy announcement dated 5th September 2011, we are pleased to shortlist the following Officers for the post of Chief of Division, Asia Division, Department of Bilateral Affairs. Read more
Notification
The Department of SAARC & Regional Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thimphu would like to inform all concerned that the issuance of SAARC Visa Exemption Sticker has been handed over to the Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, Thimphu, with immediate effect.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POST OF CHIEF OF DIVISION, ASIA DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF BILATERAL AFFAIRS
We are pleased to announce the availability of one vacancy for the post of Chief of Division for the Asia Division under the Department of Bilateral Affairs. Interested In-Service Civil Servants who meet the eligible criteria under Clause 7, Chapter 13 of the BCSR 2010 may apply to the Human Resource Section latest by 22nd September 2011 with the following on the RCSC Employment Form. Read more
Press Release
The Sixth Annual Consultation between the Royal Government of Bhutan and Government of Japan took place on 3 September 2011, in Thimphu, Bhutan. The Bhutanese Delegation was led by Mr. Thinley Penjor, Director, Department of Bilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Japanese Delegation was led by Mr. Shuichi Tokuda, Director, Country Assistant Planning Division II, International Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Japan. Read more