Public Diplomacy Division

Mandates

Public Diplomacy Division (PDD) was created in 2018 with the mandate to disseminate information and promote greater understanding of Bhutan both at home and abroad through public outreach programs. The Division also serves as the Ministry’s focal point for media and it’s main responsibilities are as follows:   

1. 1. Promote Bhutan’s image both at home and abroad by actively and continuously engaging with stakeholders through regular press briefings, use of social media and public outreach activities, etc. 
   2. Strengthen coordination and interaction with the Friendship Associations and Honorary Consuls. 
   3. Promote cultural and educational exchanges which provide greater insight and understanding on the people, customs and institutions fostering international goodwill. 
   4. Proactively engage public opinion (domestic and foreign) in advancing Bhutan’s foreign policy objectives.

Photo	Name and Designation	Responsibilities	Contact Details
	Mr. Tsheten Wangyel Chief of Division	Head of Division	twangyel @ mfa.gov.bt
	Mr. Jigdrel Y. Tshering, Sr. Desk Officer	Services related to Honorary Consuls, political clearance (educational, cultural, people to people programs etc…), Lecture Series	jytshering @ mfa.gov.bt
	Mr. Jamyang Chophel, Asst. Desk Officer	Services related to media and publication, Friendship Association  and Political Clearances	jchophel @ mfa.gov.bt

Support Staff

Photo	Name and Designation	Responsibilities	Contact Details
	Ms. Namgyel Wangmo, Administrative Assistant	Services related to Library and Administration	nwangmo @ mfa.gov.bt