Public Notification on the Air Travel Bubble Arrangement
December 1, 2020 9:20 amThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to inform that an Air Travel Bubble Arrangement has been agreed between the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Government of India on 18th September 2020 to enable flight operations between the two countries till the resumption of normal International flights
Public Notification on requirements to travel to Thailand
November 17, 2020 9:25 amThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to notify that all Bhutanese students studying in Thailand and wishing to return to resume their studies and other Bhutanese eligible to enter Thailand will need to submit the following documents to the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate-General in Thimphu to process
113th National Day Celebrations at the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi
December 18, 2020 4:52 pm
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 long-life
Fifty-eighth Session of the Programming Committee of SAARC
December 15, 2020 7:08 pm
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
9th European Union-Bhutan Annual Consultations Joint Press Release
December 15, 2020 7:06 pm
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
Joint Press Statement on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the State of Israel
December 12, 2020 10:03 pm
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
Press Release
December 11, 2020 11:26 am
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
Ambassador, PMB, Geneva presenting his credential to FAO
December 10, 2020 11:16 am
Ambassador Tenzin R Wangchuk presented his credentials to H.E. Mr Qu Dongyu, Director General of Food and Agriculture Organization accrediting him as the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bhutan to FAO based in Rome, Italy. Due to the global pandemic, the credential ceremony was held virtually
Press Release
December 8, 2020 12:48 pm
36th Charter Day of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation The Royal Government of Bhutan observed the 36th SAARC Charter Day on 8 December 2020, with the lighting of a thousand butter lamps at Dechenphodrang Lhakhang. Hon’ble Foreign Minister Lyonpo (Dr.) Tandi Dorji graced the occasion
Press Release
December 5, 2020 8:54 pmThe event to mark the 50th Anniversary of the recognition of Bangladesh by Bhutan & the signing of the Preferential Trade Agreement between Bhutan and Bangladesh H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and H.E. Dr. Lotay Tshering, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bhutan, will virtually
Press Release
November 28, 2020 8:07 am
An informal get together among former Ambassadors & Senior Diplomats, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was organized by the Ministry earlier today. The event was the first of its kind aimed at promoting interaction between former diplomats and serving Foreign Service Officers. The retired Ambassadors