The 15th Annual Consultations between Bhutan and Japan on Economic Cooperation was held virtually on 30 September 2020. Mr. Sonam Tobgay, Director, Department of Bilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led the Bhutanese delegation. The Japanese side was led by Mr. Shingo Miyamoto, Minister (Economic

Lyonchhen Dr. Lotay Tshering addressed the General Debate of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) via a pre-recorded video message on 25th September 2020. This year’s General Debate is held under the theme “The future we want, the United Nations we need: reaffirming our

An Informal Meeting of the SAARC Council of Ministers was held virtually on 24 September 2020. The meeting is held every year on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York for consultations and exchange of views on the vital issues of SAARC Member States. However, this year due

Theme: “Partnering for accelerated implementation of the VPoA and achieving sustainable development in LLDCs” Mr. Chairman, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Greetings from the Kingdom of Bhutan. At the outset, allow me to convey my deepest sympathies to all who have been impacted by the COVID-19

Mr. Chair, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Allow me to convey the warm greetings from the Kingdom of Bhutan. This year will be remembered throughout history as an extraordinary year. Life as we know has changed and the entire world had to readjust in order to accommodate the pandemic that still

Extending support to Bhutan in its fight against COVID-19, the Australian Government has supplied medical equipment in response to the Royal Government of Bhutan’s request for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The medical supplies, which include protective clothing, sanitising liquid and protective

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ first annual publication titled “Chidrel Tawaa” is electronically launched today by the Hon’ble Foreign Minister. Through this publication, the Ministry aspires to disseminate information and promote greater understanding of Bhutan abroad. As the first issue,

The 21st Session of the BIMSTEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) was held virtually on 2 September 2020 preceded by the 4th Session of the BIMSTEC Permanent Working Committee (BPWC) on 31 August 2020. Foreign Secretary Ambassador Kinga Singye led the Bhutanese delegation to the 21st Senior Officials’